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Three Reasons Teachers Recommend Attending NGPF FinCamp
Jul 02, 2025 - We're almost halfway through our summer FinCamp tour to 27 cities in the U.S. At the end of each full day of in-person professional development, we survey teachers about their experience. Read three reasons why teachers say attending FinCamp is worth your time. NGPF FinCamp Madison, Wisconsin Experiencing the Curriculum and Games Firsthand "This was so helpful and interactive. I loved seeing the various activities in practice. Hands on allowed me to see what works for my...
A Premium PD Experience: NGPF's Insurance Certification Course
Jun 29, 2025 - Want to feel more confident teaching insurance? From renters and health insurance to pet and umbrella policies, our live Insurance Certification Course has you fully covered. Starting July 8th, this course meets Tuesdays and Thursdays through July 22nd and offers nine hours of live virtual instruction led by Jessica Endlich. Over the course of the the three weeks, you'll: Explore how insurance distributes risks and protects financial well-being Understand key...
Teacher Tip: PLAY: Roll with the Market
Jun 26, 2025 - Looking to bring energy into your Behavioral Economics or Investing unit? NGPF's PLAY: Roll with the Market is a fast-paced activity where students experience the emotional highs and lows of investing as they decide whether to jump in or sit out each round based on the roll of the dice. It spotlights key behavioral economics concepts like loss aversion, overconfidence, and regret all while keeping students engaged and having fun. In the Teacher Tip video, Amanda Volz will walk you...
Teacher Talk with Julius Prezelski
Jun 25, 2025 - After 31 years teaching, including eight teaching Personal Finance, NGPF Ambassador and Distinguished Educator Julius Prezelski is retiring with a legacy of empowering students through financial education. In this Q&A, he reflects on his journey from the business world to the classroom, and shares the lessons, stories, and tools that helped his students build brighter financial futures. How long was your teaching career? And how many of those years did you teach Personal Finance? ...
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