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NGPF Podcast: Lessons from the Front Lines - Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE)
Jul 22, 2026 - Through volunteering with CARE Chicago, a nonprofit that provides free financial literacy presentations on topics such as credit, budgeting, and more, Gene Volchek and Jeff Schwartz share what thousands of classroom visits have taught them about explaining credit. In this episode, they discuss the misconceptions that trip students up most, the analogies that finally make credit click, and how to teach this before the first card, not after the first mistake. Jeff, a bankruptcy attorney,...
2025-26 Extra Mile Award: Most Virtual PD Sessions Attended
Jul 16, 2026 - Each week, we offer several opportunities to take PD with us live online, where you can collaborate with other educators across the country. See the list of the educators who attended the most Virtual PD sessions in the 2025-26 NGPF Academy Year. In total, educators attended 12,545 hours of Virtual PD in the 2025-26 NGPF Academy year, getting implementation ideas, growing personal finance knowledge, and engaging with like-minded teachers. The NGPF Academy recognizes and rewards...
2025-26 Extra Mile Award: On-Demand Modules
Jul 15, 2026 - Which teachers completed the most On-Demand modules in the past school year? This week, we are celebrating the achievements of educators during the 2024-2025 school year with the annual NGPF Extra Mile Awards. Nearly 7,000 educators invested their time and effort participating in NGPF PD last year. The NGPF team thanks you for your commitment to financial education and for all of you who "went the extra mile." About NGPF On-Demand Modules NGPF On-Demand was introduced in January...
2025-26 Extra Mile Award: Certification Courses
Jul 15, 2026 - NGPF offers 12 Certification Courses, our most in-depth professional development option. In the 2025-26 NGPF Academy year, 134 educators completed their 12th course—a commitment of 120 hours spent becoming more confident, qualified, and ready for their classroom. See who we're celebrating this year. About Certification Courses NGPF offers both live virtual and self-paced Certification Courses focused on a single personal finance topic. Educators strengthen their...
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