Teacher Newsletter—Fall 2019

Financial Education Initiatve

Fall 2019 Newsletter

View how finEDge aligns to national and state standards.

PROJECT UPDATE
Standards Alignments Are Here!

We are delighted to share the first round of standards alignments with you! Learn how the finEDge program matches up with national and state standards in financial literacy.

Laura Jacobson talks about teaching financial education

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Teaching Decision-Making

"I love the way the finEDge program has the students identify their values, attitudes, influencers, and how much of a risk taker they are before talking about anything else. Students that are armed with this information will be empowered in the future."

History and effects of wealth inequality in American life.

What We're Reading
Effects of Wealth Inequality

Recent articles from The Atlantic shed light on the history and effects of wealth inequality in America. The question for financial educators becomes how to teach students about these realities while also giving them the tools and autonomy to navigate the economy to the best of their abilities...

Can you think of any other professionals who are asked to design their own tools?

MOVING THE FIELD FORWARD
Pinterest or Curriculum?

One recent survey found that teachers spend 7 hours per week searching for instructional resources, and another 5 hours per week creating their own instructional resources. Can you think of any other professionals who are asked to design their own tools?

TEAM CHALLENGE - SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 18, 2020

finEDge students have the opportunity to participate in the 8th annual Magnetar Team Challenge on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Details to follow.

Attending conferences this fall

Events
Fall Conferences

Our team will be on the road this fall presenting and exhibiting at conferences. If you are attending any of these, let us know!

Council for Economic Education’s Conference
October 4-5, 2019 in Los Angeles, California

Jump$tart National Educator’s Conference
November 1-3, 2019 in Washington, D.C.

National Council for the Social Studies Conference
November 22-24, 2019 in Austin, Texas

Alumni Scott Gin on what he's learned about personal finance.

In real life
Understand the Consequences of Decisions

"Whenever you are about to make a financial decision, consider the size, quantity, and impact this decision will have on you and future choices..."

Jessica Isaacs, Director of Finance, Angaza

CAREER CORNER
A Challenging and Fun Workplace

"I like the variety of projects I work on and the opportunities for growth—there is never a dull moment! I'm excited about our mission and the people that we are helping. I also have terrific colleagues who are smart, impact oriented, and fun."