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Teachers will be able to: Describe the competition format, eligibility requirements, and registration process for both the National Personal Finance Challenge and National Economics Challenge. Identify key competition dates, test structures, scoring mechanisms, and available resources to support student preparation. Explain how these competitions align with economics and financial literacy standards and provide authentic assessment […]

Teachers will be able to: Examine current events for connections to personal finance and economic concepts such as consumer behavior, markets, and risk. Interpret news stories through a personal finance lens to guide meaningful classroom discussions.

Teachers will be able to: Demonstrate how music can be used as a primary source to explore economic and historical themes. Highlight key genres, artists, and songs that connect to major moments in history and economics. Share classroom-ready strategies for using music to make history more relatable, accessible, and engaging. Encourage interdisciplinary thinking by linking […]

Teachers will be able to: Identify historical sources of discrimination in the financial system. Analyze how black leaders have changed and are changing the financial system.

Date and Time: February 21, 2026,9 AM - 11:AM - Virtual Are you curious about cryptocurrency but unsure where to start? Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop designed specifically for educators!  Demystifying Cryptocurrency: A Beginner’s Workshop for Educators  We’ll break down the basics of cryptocurrency, from understanding blockchain technology to exploring how digital currencies like Bitcoin […]

Are you curious how you can encourage students to learn personal finance at the same time they are engaged with the core curriculum of Math, ILA, Science, and Social Studies?  Join us to learn how interdisciplinary instruction can benefit your students and make learning more interesting! During this session participants will be provided with examples of how […]

Teachers will be able to: Develop a framework for planning & facilitating Socratic Seminars Explore a self-evaluation rubric for students that can be used for grading Equip strategies for civil, evidence-based dialogue Explore strategies to tame the overly-talkative & encourage the introverted

Teachers will be able to: Explain key features of TeachRock and the Crossroads series of lesson plans Apply primary resources to a variety of economics and history topics Analyze the role economic decision-making plays in a variety of historical events

Your students won the State Championship, now they are preparing to face the top personal finance teams from across the country. This 60-minute NPFC Case Study Masterclass is designed to help teachers prepare their students to compete successfully on the national stage of the National Personal Finance Challenge. The session will walk educators through a […]