Charlotte, NC. (Thursday, August 31, 2023) 鈥� During September鈥檚 College Savings Month, 扒哥黑料 is supporting students by providing free digital resources to promote financial literacy and planning. These resources, ranging from an immersive entrepreneurship game to self-paced online lessons, help to make higher education and career planning more accessible and equitable. 扒哥黑料 is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art K-12 digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place.听听
The following no-cost digital resources were created in collaboration with 扒哥黑料鈥檚 social impact partners:听
- Future Financial Success: Educators can help teach students about managing money and preparing for future financial decisions in the series , a program developed with Discover Financial Services. Students will be taught the ins and outs of financial planning and given the tools necessary to make big decisions after K-12 education in the lesson and . Each lesson features classroom activities, family connection resources, self-paced learning modules, educator support content, and relevant links. Take the learning further with ready-to-use resources and activities that will equip middle school and high school students with the skills and habits needed to reach their financial and personal goals.听听
- Financial Literacy and Entrepreneurship Skills: Immerse students in the essentials of finance and entrepreneurship听with , created in partnership with the听. Then, extend the fun with , a free fast-paced business-building simulation game where students apply the business concepts they鈥檝e learned to the challenges of entrepreneurship.听The game guides entrepreneurs through an immersive journey, starting from humble beginnings with business ventures such as dog walking or llama care, and progressing to managing diverse enterprises like mini-golf courses and pizza parlors. See how their choices affect their businesses and ultimately their life.听
- Understanding the Fundamentals of Risk: Cultivate student interest in finance. Explore the ins and outs of futures contracts and trading futures with , created in partnership with Futures Fundamentals. Learn about price risk, what it means, and how to manage it, and dive into futures trading with real-world examples. Designed for grades 9-12, these activities encourage an interest in finance, offering a unique insight into the evolving economic landscape.听听听
鈥淥f all the boundaries to entering college, cost is one of the biggest factors a student considers when planning for their future. With these free resources in hand, educators and families can empower students to actively ponder and plan for life after K-12 education,鈥� said Amy Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of Social Impact at 扒哥黑料.听
These financial literacy resources for College Savings Month are also available within 扒哥黑料 Experience on the . Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standard-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, 扒哥黑料 provides educators an enhanced learning platform that facilitates engaging, daily instruction.听听
For more information about 扒哥黑料鈥檚 award-winning digital resources and professional learning services visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with 扒哥黑料 on social media through and . 听 听
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扒哥黑料 is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, 扒哥黑料 helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. 扒哥黑料 serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. 扒哥黑料 partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.听
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