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From Beans to Browsing: Two PDs for Your First Week
Aug 17, 2025 - I hope you had a great summer and are getting excited for the school year to begin. The first few weeks can be busy, fun, but also overwhelming. We’d like to offer you two PD sessions that will help you start the year strong. Activity Spotlight: The Bean Game Monday, August 18, 2025 | 2:00 PM PT The Bean Game is easily one of NGPF’s most popular activities, for good reason. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and sparks powerful discussions about budgeting, decision-making, and...
Question of the Day: What percentage of Gen Z own cryptocurrency?
Aug 17, 2025 - Here's a hint: it's four times higher then the percentage that have a retirement account. Answer: 42% Questions: Have you ever bought or used a cryptocurrency? Why or why not? Why do you think that more young adults are active with cryptocurrencies than older adults? Why do you think Gen-Z investors are not prioritizing retirement? Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom. Behind the numbers (YouGov): Gen Z investors nearly...
FinCap Friday: FICO Adds BNPL to the Mix
Aug 14, 2025 - Fincap Friday is back for the new school year with an episode that's especially relevant for both teachers and students this fall! In late 2025, FICO is making a game-changing update by adding Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) loans to our credit scores. Check out this episode where we break down what this news means, why it matters for young adults building credit, and how to navigate these modern credit...
New Middle School Unit Review Materials
Aug 13, 2025 - NGPF’s Middle School Course now offers Unit Review materials and a Final Exam Jeopardy Review Game! These new resources help students prepare for assessments. Each Unit Review Includes: Core Topics - Students self-assess their level of understanding for the unit’s core topics Vocabulary - Choose from a word bank to complete 10 fill-in-the-blank statements and a Frayer Model for a word of their choice Core Concepts - Students answer a variety of engaging questions that hit on the...
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