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Operation HOPE: Financial Literacy for Allhttps://www.fl4a.org/FL4A provides numerous resources for both youth and adult financial education.Article (General Audience), Curriculum, Educational Program, Organization or AssociationBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Financial Aid6-8, 9-12, Adult, K-5Community Member, Parent/Families/Trusted Adult, Teacher and StudentSocial StudiesYesEnglish
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Groove Moneyhttps://groovemoney.org/Introducing the newest product of the Singleton Foundation; it’s a free web app that helps you master your money, one habit at a time. It uses goal setting to build healthy financial habits, encouraging users through positive reinforcement and bite-sized learning content.



Groove helps you build healthy financial habits that last, with quick reads, relevant reels and easy visuals. Learn the basics. Start saving. Manage credit. Invest smart. Get confident.



When you feel better about your finances, you feel better about yourself, too. There’s never been a better time to get started!
App, Classroom Resource, Digital, Teacher ResourceBorrowing, Budgeting, Personal Finance6-8, AdultTeacher and StudentNo
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Training and Certification in Personal Financehttps://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/online-personal-finance/National Financial Educators Council offers various online certifications, curriculum and resources. Materials have a cost.Organization or AssociationPersonal FinanceAdult, Elementary School, High School, Middle SchoolYes
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas Cityhttps://www.kansascityfed.org/education/The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has a large library of lesson resources for pre-k through young adult. Their resources are culturally diverse and they offer many hard copy materials in addition to digital resources.Classroom Resource, Digital, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Organization or AssociationBorrowing, Budgeting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance, Stock MarketAdult, Elementary School, High School, Middle SchoolStudent, Teacher, Teacher and StudentYes
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Million StoriesMillion StoriesWe’re using the power of entertainment and storytelling to take the fear, boredom and discomfort out of learning how to be financially competent. Here you'll enjoy original documentaries, series, curated content, inspiring entrepreneur's stories, vast learning resources and more.Classroom Resource, Digital, Video / FilmAccess, Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Personal FinanceAdult, High School, Middle SchoolNo
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Venture Valley Business Simulation Gamehttps://venturevalleygame.com/Venture Valley is an award-winning business simulation game where players take on the highs and lows of being a business owner and entrepreneur. Available for free on PC and mobile (iOS and Android) and with no in-app purchases or ads, Venture Valley has been recognized for excellence in teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship, winning first-place recognition from the Serious Play Awards and the Tech & Learning Awards, and the International Educational Games Competition at the European Conference on Games Based Learning.Classroom Resource, Digital, Interactive GamesCritical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Personal FinanceAdult, High School, Middle SchoolTeacher and StudentNo
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NEFE: Financial Education Research Studieshttps://www.nefe.org/research/research-projects/completed-research/default.aspxNational Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) partners with various universities to research financial education topics.Article, Article (Scholarly), Organization or AssociationTeacherYes
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Foundation for Teaching Economics Professional Developmenthttps://www.fte.org/teachers/teacher-programs/Professional development opportunities for economics and personal finance education by the Foundation for Teaching Economics. Many sessions offer stipends and/or graduate credit. Each program format provides methodological and content instruction. Participants learn to incorporate activity-based lessons into their economics classes and also add to their expertise in the field. In addition to micro-and macro-economics, programs also covered a variety of applied economic topics, such as economic history, international trade, and the environment.Professional DevelopmentEconomics, Personal FinanceYes
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Funancial$marts Workbookhttps://www.bellco.org/-/media/Files/bellco/PDFs/Bellco-Credit-Union-Activity-Book_Interactive_V2.ashx?hash=983BDD22E652E177FFA072AC7A15DF8B&la=enElementary level worksheet based activities about money, saving and decision making. Printable or online booklet (20 pages)Classroom Resource, Organization or AssociationBorrowing, Budgeting, Literacy, Mathematics, Personal FinanceElementary SchoolNo
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Junior Achievement Elementary Classroom Programshttps://www.jacolorado.org/elementary-school/Each elementary school program involves four to five lessons of 30 to 45 minutes each, which can be delivered all in one day or one lesson at a time over multiple days. All programs are offered at no cost to schools.Classroom Resource, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Volunteer LedFinancial AidElementary SchoolNo
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EVERFI Financial Literacyhttps:/everfi.com/k-12/financial-education/Robust library of lessons on a variety on financial literacy topics.Classroom Resource, Curriculum, Digital, Lesson Plan/Lesson DesignBorrowing, Budgeting, Critical Thinking, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Financial Aid, Mathematics, Mortgage and Home Buying, Personal Finance, Stock MarketElementary School, High School, Middle SchoolNo
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Jump$tart Financial Friday'shttps://www.jumpstart.org/category/financial-fridays/Subscribe to this weekly newsletter for financial literacy education updates and news from The Jump$tart Coalition.NewsletterBorrowing, Budgeting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketElementary School, High School, Middle SchoolNo
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EconEdLink Personal Finance k-12 Lesson Libraryhttps://www.econedlink.org/resources/EconEdLink has a robust online menu of lesson plans and activities to teach personal finance and economics topics for all grade levels.Classroom Resource, Digital, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Organization or AssociationBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Financial Aid, Mathematics, Mortgage and Home Buying, Personal Finance, Stock MarketElementary School, High School, Middle SchoolNo
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EconEdLink Professional Development Opportunitieshttps://www.econedlink.org/professional-development/EconEdLink offers ongoing webinars and professional development sessions on personal finance topics.Organization or Association, Professional DevelopmentBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketElementary School, High School, Middle SchoolYes
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Family Financial Fun Nighthttps://econedlink.org/family-at-home-financial-fun-pack/After-school events for elementary school students and their parents/caregivers that teach basic money management skills. The Council For Economic Education and Hands on Banking hold events throughout America, but you can use the FREE resources below to run your own!Experiential Program, Local Resources, Volunteer LedBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketElementary School, High School, Middle SchoolCommunity Member, Parent/Families/Trusted AdultNo
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AmeriTowne by Young Americans Bankhttps://yacenter.org/young-ameritowne/Students participate in 8 lessons about personal finance topics and then attend a town simulation.Curriculum, Experiential Program, Volunteer LedBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Mathematics, Personal FinanceElementary School, Middle SchoolNo
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JA Stock Market Challengehttps://www.jacolorado.org/ja-stock-market-challenge/Teams of students participate in two volunteer led lessons to prepare for a live investing challenge. Check website for upcoming challenge dates.Experiential Program, Organization or Association, Partners, Volunteer LedBudgeting, Creativity, Ethics, Stock MarketHigh SchoolNo
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Junior Achievement High School Classroom Programshttps://www.jacolorado.org/high-school/JA has sessions on a wide variety of topics. Some are online, others are led by the classroom teacher, and others are led by volunteers.Classroom Resource, Digital, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Organization or Association, Volunteer LedBorrowing, Budgeting, Economics, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh SchoolNo
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Next Gen Personal Finance FinCap Fridayhttps://www.ngpf.org/fincap-friday/FinCap Fridays combine a 5-question competition with a 2 minute video to energize classrooms and engage students through current events. Follow the resource link to register for an automated email each week.Curriculum, Digital, NewsletterBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Creativity, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Literacy, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh SchoolNo
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Intuit for Education Personal Finance Curriculumhttps://www.intuit.com/solutions/education/courses/personal-finance/From filing taxes to building credit and investing, your students will encounter a variety of financial responsibilities throughout adulthood. The free Intuit Personal Finance curriculum is designed to help your students build the skills they need to feel confident as they make financial decisions. In addition to a comprehensive, flexible curriculum, these curricula come with tools and resources to help you bring these concepts to life in the classroom.Classroom Resource, Curriculum, DigitalBorrowing, Budgeting, Financial Aid, Personal FinanceHigh SchoolTeacher and StudentNo
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Intuit for Education - Entrepreneurial Financehttps://www.intuit.com/solutions/education/courses/entrepreneurial-finance/In addition to building the critical personal finance skills students need, the Intuit Entrepreneurial Finance curriculum offers something different for those who plan to have a side hustle or someday start a business. Students will learn a range of topics including financial planning for their side hustle, how to raise funding for a new business, and how to value their business if and when it comes time for their exit strategy.Classroom Resource, Curriculum, DigitalBorrowing, Budgeting, Creation, Creativity, Critical Thinking, EntrepreneurshipHigh SchoolTeacher and StudentNo
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Federal Reserve Bank of Bostonhttps://www.bostonfed.org/publications/economic-education.aspxThe Federal Reserve Bank of Boston provides a variety of articles for high school students on topics such The History of Colonial Money, Panic of 1907, etc.ArticleEconomicsHigh SchoolTeacher and StudentSocial StudiesNoEnglish
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Federal Reserve Bank of New Yorkhttps://www.newyorkfed.org/outreach-and-education/ny-fed-content-for-educatorsThe Federal Reserve Bank of New York provides students programs, educational comic books for use in the classroom, and professional development opportunities for educators. The New York Fed hosts free interactive professional development workshops focused on increasing economic literacy for high school students. Educators can earn Continuing Education/CTLE credit.Classroom Resource, Educational Program, Professional Development, Teacher ResourceCritical Thinking, EconomicsHigh SchoolTeacher and StudentSocial StudiesYesEnglish
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphiahttps://www.philadelphiafed.org/educationThe Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia provides lesson plans, teacher training programs, and articles on a variety of economics topics. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s economic teachers offer one-day, three-evening, and weeklong professional development programs aimed at equipping K—12 teachers with the skills and knowledge to better teach their students about economics and personal finance in their own classrooms. Teachers receive professional development credit in their respective states.Curriculum, Lesson Plan/Lesson Design, Teacher ResourceEconomicsHigh SchoolTeacher and StudentSocial StudiesYesEnglish
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Tim Talks To... Podcasthttps://www.ngpf.org/podcasts/Join founder of Next Gen Personal Finance every week for the Tim Talks to podcast. Listen to personal finance and economics experts and share stories and information with your students.Blog, PodcastBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Creativity, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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JA Finance Parkhttps://www.jacolorado.org/finance-park-2/Through in class lessons and an emersive field trip students build a foundation for making intelligent and lifelong personal financial decisions through a hands-on, realistic simulation experience.Curriculum, Experiential Program, Volunteer LedBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Personal FinanceHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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CashCoursehttps://www.cashcourse.org/Online customizable lessons, tools, calculators and activities to teach personal finance topics in your classroom. Designed for college/university students, but secondary teachers and students can still access the materialClassroom Resource, Curriculum, DigitalBorrowing, Budgeting, Economics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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Next Gen Arcadehttps://www.ngpf.org/arcade/A series of online games that teach middle school and high school personal finance topics.App, Curriculum, DigitalBorrowing, Budgeting, Economics, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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Next Gen Personal Financehttps://www.ngpf.org/curriculum/Various online lesson plans and digital resources to teach personal finance topics. Curriculum unit workshops, 1 semester and full semester courses available.CurriculumBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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Next Gen Personal Finance Bloghttps://www.ngpf.org/blog/Check out the Next Gen blog for news, tools and updates for teaching personal finance education.BlogApps, Borrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Creativity, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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Next Gen Personal Finance Math Collectionhttps://www.ngpf.org/math-collection/This collection of math activities is designed for math teachers who want to include real-world personal finance application problems! These activities can also be used by personal finance teachers who are looking to incorporate essential math skills. Filter by math topic, or finance topic.Classroom Resource, CurriculumBorrowing, Budgeting, Mathematics, Personal FinanceHigh School, Middle SchoolNo
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InternationalTowne by Young Americans Bankhttps://yacenter.org/internationaltowne/Teachers use a 20-lesson curriculum to help students learn about international business, trade, currency exchange, diplomacy, and responsible credit card use in a fun, hands-on way. The experience is so different and so engaging, and the way it motivates students to learn is truly incredible. It’s no wonder teachers sign their classes up year after year!Curriculum, Experiential Program, Volunteer LedBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketMiddle SchoolNo
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Next Gen Personal Finance Middle School Curriculumhttps://www.ngpf.org/courses/middle-school/The NGPF Middle School 9-Week course is perfect for delivering personal finance to your middle school students. Covering 9 units, this course will help your students build core personal finance skills and learn real-world strategies they can use. Through engaging resources and activities, students will practice these skills so they can get started on the right track to effectively manage their personal finances!CurriculumBorrowing, Budgeting, Civics, Creativity, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Ethics, Mathematics, Personal Finance, Stock MarketMiddle SchoolNo
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Junior Achievement Middle School Classroom Programshttps://www.jacolorado.org/middle-school/Junior Achievement’s middle school programs build on concepts students learned in JA elementary school programs and prepare teens to make difficult decisions about how to best prepare for their future. These programs supplement standard social studies curricula and help students develop communication and critical thinking skills essential for future educational and career success. All programs are offered at no cost to schools.Classroom Resource, Educational Program, Organization or Association, Partners, Volunteer LedBudgeting, Critical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Personal FinanceMiddle SchoolNo
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Next Gen Virtual Professional Developmenthttps://www.ngpf.org/pd/virtual-pd/Professional Development on various personal finance and distance learning topics. Most PD sessions are about 1 hour long.Organization or Association, Professional DevelopmentTeacherYes
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PFL Academyhttps://pflacademy.coStandards-aligned curriculum with hands-on simulations, AI-powered tools, and real-world skill builders that prepare students for actual financial decisions. PFL Academy is a turnkey financial literacy platform offering both synchronous and asynchronous programs that meet state-specific graduation mandates while empowering instructors and enriching student learning.Curriculummoney management, budgeting, investing, credit, and taxesMiddle School, High School Teachers and studentsSocial StudiesYesEnglish and Spanish
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Introduction to Financial Educationhttps://skillsinstitute.cccs.edu/courses/introduction-to-financial-education/This Micro-credential will cover the basic personal finance knowledge and needs of most individuals so students can make decisions to live their best financial life. The course emphasizes the basics of budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes.Course budgeting, buying, saving, borrowing, career planning, investing, retirement planning, estate planning, insurance, and income taxes. AdultCommunity members, parents, teachersSocial StudiesEnglish
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