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Question of the Day: When was the last time the U.S. federal minimum wage was raised?
Jun 09, 2026 - Hint: The current minimum wage can almost get its driver's licenseAnswer: July 2009 Questions: Do you think the federal government should set a minimum wage? Does $7.25 have the same amount of purchasing power now as it did in 2009? Why might a state choose to set its own minimum wage instead of following the federal $7.25? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the Numbers: (US Department of Labor)...
The Hidden Truth Behind Prediction Markets
Jun 08, 2026 - In January 2026, more than $1.5 billion changed hands on prediction markets over the Super Bowl alone. These platforms let people wager on almost anything, from elections to celebrity weddings, but a simple question hides beneath the hype: when someone wins, where does the money actually come from? In their video, What Prediction Markets Don't Want You to Know, Two Cents breaks down how platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi let users buy "yes/no" contracts on future events, why these markets...
Question of the Day: What share of new car loans have a repayment term longer than six years?
Jun 08, 2026 - More new-car buyers are signing up for a longer ride. Answer: About 36% Questions: Is stretching a car loan past six years a reasonable way to afford a car or a mistake buyers should avoid? What tradeoffs come with choosing a car loan that lasts longer than six years? What should you know about the car before agreeing to a six-year-plus car loan? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the...
How to Access Your NGPF PD Transcripts
Jun 07, 2026 - When you attend NGPF professional development, you are automatically enrolled in NGPF Academy, receiving access to an annual and historical transcript of every PD hour you complete with NGPF. Where can you find your NGPF PD transcripts and archived events? Log into your NGPF Teacher Account Select My NGPF Academy Click on PD Events View and print your transcripts for attended PD for either the current Academic year, or every year you have attended Scroll down to view...
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