The Classroom Economy: Teaching Fourth Graders about Inflation
Over the years, I’ve found one of the best ways to help kids understand how an economy works is to have them take an active role in managing their own money.
Careers & Guidance
Modern Home Ec: Stitching Together Key Life Skills
What we might think of as “home ec” now covers a wide variety of topics, like fashion and textiles, food and nutrition, human development, housing design, and more.
Career Counselling Strategies for a Changing World of Work
Even before COVID, school counsellors had their hands full trying to steer students toward future success in a rapidly evolving workforce.
Reinventing Education, Serving Humanity
When thinking about what schools of the future will look like, it’s hard to imagine them without grades, exams, or even subjects.
One Size Does Not Fit All: Financial Literacy for Students with Physical Disabilities
Students with physical disabilities need inclusive and specialized financial literacy training to prepare them to reach financial stability in adulthood.
Breaking the IEP-to-Prison Pipeline
The first steps a student takes after graduation are as critical as graduating itself. While some students have a clearly defined plan and purpose, many others do not.
Expanding the World of Post-Secondary Options
Assisting students with applications to college or university requires more than knowing about online application procedures, program offerings, or deadlines.
Put Down the Chalk and Retire: Life Lessons after Leaving the Classroom
As a teacher, you’re on the clock 24/7. Retirement—where every day is unscheduled, wide open, and full of possibilities—may seem like a dream.
Preparing Students for Future Careers
If students can’t specifically define their career goals, don’t think they’re avoiding the question. They could just be more aware of the situation than anyone realizes.
Who Should Teach Financial Literacy to Kids?
Financial education. It’s a small phrase, but it holds big meaning. Some say teach it at home. Others say integrate it into existing curriculum.