From humble beginnings in a 4th grade classroom in Colorado, Janessa Boulay has created a tool that's being used in countries worldwide and in all 50 states! This classroom management platform creates a cyber-economy in every classroom. Teachers can reward students with their classroom bucks by crediting student faux-bank accounts. The platform can…

Young Americans Center for Financial Education recently conducted a study to measure knowledge gains of students who attended their Young AmeriTowne program. Young AmeriTowne is an immersive experience where 5th graders in various financial literacy, civics and math lessons with their teachers, and then have an interactive field trip to AmeriTowne.…

Alyssa meets with Personal Finance teacher, Chris Reynolds and discusses how the pandemic has effected his instruction and student motivation. In a time when adaptability is vital to continue learning, Chris gives some great example of how his school and district has continued to prioritize financial education. They talk about how Chris's district …

Many high schools students haven't even thought about the basics when it comes to borrowing for a home, and why would they know? It's so many years away. The truth is, the more these students know about borrowing money and taking out a mortgage now will help them prepare for the biggest purchase of their lives in the coming years. These teens inter…

Did you know your identity can be stolen even if you're still a minor? Join Mountain Range HS in Westminster, Colorado as they interview the Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser. Students discover some great tips to protect their identity and what to do if you encounter fraud. Take a listen and see if any of these tips can help you protect your i…

Join Denver students Kiki and James as they learn as much as they can about cryptocurrency. They ask expert, Dusty Wunderlich, about the history of cryptocurrency and if he thinks it will be the currency of the future. If you are eager to learn about bitcoin pizza and blockchain, you have to take a listen!…

Lake Middle School students in Denver interview Broncos Super Bowl 50 Champion, Ryan Harris, about what it's like to be a pro athlete. He dives into some of his experiences with money during his 10+ year NFL career, and gives some great examples of what NOT to do when you make it big. Listen in for some enlightening and inspirational stories. And a…

We followed the Broomfield High School team as they competed in the JA Stock Market Challenge. They prepared, they practices, they learned all they could about the stock market before they went to compete in the challenge. They didn't come out on top, but they learned a lot in the process.

Welcome to the MoneyWi$er Podcast where students explore everything about money. This season students will learn about cryptocurrency, how much pro athletes really make, how the stock market works and so much more!