financial literacy Archives

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

March 18, 2025March 12, 2025 by Erick Archer, Texas Instruments

Students can--and should--learn math concepts across subject matters, while maximizing their use of graphing calculators.

While calculators are traditionally used in math classrooms, their application can extend to so much more, which ups the value in the investment and helps broaden students’ application…

Curriculum & Assessment

How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students

October 16, 2024 by Sam Bowman, Contributing Writer

Digital tools and edtech can help teach students key financial literacy concepts related to saving, spending, investing, and budgeting.

Financial literacy is greatly undervalued in today’s digital age. Half of all U.S. adults are financially illiterate, as millions don’t know how to calculate interest or protect themselves…

Newsline

Discovery Education Offers New Financial Literacy Resources Supporting National Financial Capability Month Activities

April 8, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in ... Read more

Newsline

Intuit Launches Intuit for Education and Announces Goal to Help 50M Students Become Financially Literate, Capable, and Confident by 2030

April 5, 2024 by ESchool News Staff

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.–( BUSINESS WIRE)–A new survey published today found that 85% of US high school students are interested in learning about ... Read more

Newsline

Free Resources from Discovery Education Support Financial Capability Month

April 6, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—is providing an ... Read more

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Digital Tools Key to Financial Literacy,According to Study by Certell and Project Tomorrow

February 20, 2023 by ESchool News Staff

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — The vast majority of high school students are not financially literate but respond well to economics and ... Read more

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Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Students, Educators, and Families No-Cost Financial Literacy Resources for College Savings Month

September 9, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Charlotte, NC — To support students on their journey to higher learning during September’s College Savings Month and beyond, Discovery ... Read more

Newsline

Toilet Paper Hands: Empowering Students With Skills-Based Economic Education to Accelerate Financial Literacy

September 2, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Creators of Toilet Paper Hands Online Educational Program are responding to exploding demand for ... Read more

Newsline

Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

April 3, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD (Monday, April 3, 2022) — Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever ... Read more

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Financial Literacy Challenge from Jackson Charitable Foundation and Discovery Education Empowering Communities to Win $10,000 for Their Schools Now Open

March 18, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, Md. (Monday, March 14, 2022) – Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit with the mission to advance financial knowledge ... Read more

Curriculum

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

March 14, 2022 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

Financial literacy is important for students as they navigate life after high school and learn how to make successful decisions

While moving into adulthood, teens are faced with a number of paths. Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially…

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Discovery Education and Venture Valley Partner to Launch New Educational Initiative Teaching Financial Literacy Through Games and Resources

March 7, 2022 by ESchool News Staff

Silver Spring, MD. (Monday, March 7, 2022) – Venture Valley video game team and Discovery Education announced today a new ... Read more

21st Century Skills

3 financial literacy tips for students

July 29, 2021 by Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School District

While research shows a positive connection between higher education and economic status, it’s important to recognize that the traditional route to higher education does not work for every…

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Teachers Offer Tips To Make Summer Learning More Inspiring, Creative and Challenging, Using Osmo for Schools’ STEAM Technology

June 3, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

Exploring Nature, Creating Stories, Learning Financial Literacy, Are Among Ideas Suggested Palo Alto- From exploring nature to story creation to ... Read more

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Every single middle school student can benefit from financial literacy education according to new study

March 16, 2021 by ESchool News Staff

University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute study holds promise that financial literacy education can help students nationwide build important financial foundations Newly ... Read more

District Management

3 steps to implementing a 21st-century financial education curriculum

May 15, 2019 by Jean Attig

the words "financial education" and a megaphone

Effective and accessible financial education has historically been absent in U.S. schools. Outdated instructional practices and a lack of standards have made it difficult for teachers to easily…

eClassroom News

Teaching financial literacy: The bottom line

April 12, 2019 by Jacqueline Prester

the words Financial Literacy written on a notebook with bar charts and other financial images

April is Financial Literacy Month, and while it’s always a great time to talk about financial literacy, April shines a big spotlight on my favorite topic! Not everyone…

District Management

What is your school doing to teach financial literacy?

May 9, 2018 by John Pelletier

I believe personal finance should be part of every American’s lifelong learning plan, from elementary school through and into adulthood. It’s that important. In December, our center issued…

Curriculum

Gaming with a purpose – financial literacy

October 21, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Okay, so one thing is clear: Youth are hooked on technology. Computers, smartphones, tablets, social media, video games... the list goes on, the Huffington Post reports.

Curriculum

Study: Most states don’t score well on financial literacy

July 16, 2013 by Staff and wire services reports

Given the extraordinary amount of debt that Americans wallow in daily, you’d think that teaching financial literacy in school and at home would be a priority, the Washington…

Curriculum

Students are begging: Help us with money!

June 7, 2013June 6, 2013 by From staff and wire service reports

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District Management

Readers: Financial literacy is a school’s responsibility

April 11, 2012 by By Meris Stansbury, Associate Editor

In a time where budget cuts are the norm, student loan debt has reached an all-time high, and the economy shows slow improvement, a recent report reveals that…

Capitalizing on investments: 4 ways to use calculators beyond math class

How edtech is shaping financial literacy for students

Discovery Education Offers New Financial Literacy Resources Supporting National Financial Capability Month Activities

Intuit Launches Intuit for Education and Announces Goal to Help 50M Students Become Financially Literate, Capable, and Confident by 2030

Free Resources from Discovery Education Support Financial Capability Month

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Present Students, Educators, and Families No-Cost Financial Literacy Resources for College Savings Month

Toilet Paper Hands: Empowering Students With Skills-Based Economic Education to Accelerate Financial Literacy

Discovery Education Offers New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

Financial Literacy Challenge from Jackson Charitable Foundation and Discovery Education Empowering Communities to Win $10,000 for Their Schools Now Open

3 financial literacy tips students can use now

Discovery Education and Venture Valley Partner to Launch New Educational Initiative Teaching Financial Literacy Through Games and Resources

3 financial literacy tips for students

Teachers Offer Tips To Make Summer Learning More Inspiring, Creative and Challenging, Using Osmo for Schools’ STEAM Technology

3 steps to implementing a 21st-century financial education curriculum

Teaching financial literacy: The bottom line

What is your school doing to teach financial literacy?

Gaming with a purpose – financial literacy

Study: Most states don’t score well on financial literacy

Students are begging: Help us with money!

Readers: Financial literacy is a school’s responsibility

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