Winter 2019 Newsletter
finEDge has launched!

PROJECT UPDATE
Introducing finEDge!

We are thrilled to officially announce the release of finEDge! Thanks to all the field-test teachers, pilot teachers, and reviewers for bringing finEDge to life. Your thoughtful feedback helped to enhance the materials and impact the lives of students.

Darrell Flynn talks about teaching financial education

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Financial Education Helps Level the Playing Field

"I teach financial education because with our changing economy I feel many students are left behind..."

Darrell Flynn

Geometry of Wealth

What We're Reading
The Geometry of Wealth: How to Shape a Life of Money and Meaning

The role of money in pursuing health, happiness and prosperity...

Start of a Movement

RESEARCH UPDATE
Start of a Movement

The research findings and program approach used to develop the new curriculum were affirmed in two recent reports by The Brookings Institution. The reports’ findings mirrored many of our own...

Students participate in the team challenge

SAVE THE DATE

Team Challenge: April 27th!

The Team Challenge is an immersive and empowering experience where students learn about finance and trading.

The event includes:

  • interaction with business and finance professionals,

  • a quiz-show-style finance and money management contest,

  • a stock trading simulation, and

  • guest speakers who will share empowering stories about money.

Bonus!!! The event is free to attend—even the cost of the bus is covered!

Alumni Raul on what he's learned about personal finance.

In real life
Making Plans for College

"The most recent financial decision I made was buying a laptop for college..."

Raul Alarcon

Priya Shah, The Simple Good

CAREER CORNER
I Learn New Things and Improve Myself Everyday

"Entrepreneurship takes a lot of execution and creativity: often both are needed at the same time."

Priya Shah

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