We make updates and improvements to our curriculum and resources throughout the year. As you're getting ready to go back to school, browse the notable changes we've made since this time last year so you can better prepare.

General Curriculum Updates

No More Lesson Numbers

We've removed unit and lesson numbers for a clearer, more straightforward experience across all of our courses.

Paying for College Unit Fully Updated with FAFSA Changes

Following the launch of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, we've completed the final round of updates to the Paying for College unit.

Semester Course Updates

Semester Course is Now on Canvas

The Student Activity Packets for the Semester Course are now available on Canvas! 

Semester Course Now Available on Pear Deck

The ready-made decks mean you can spend more time thinking about your lesson and implementation instead of working on slides for your class. 

Changes to the Semester Course Budgeting Unit

More transportation options included as well as shuffling of the Gig Economy content.

Full-Year Course Updates

Major Update to the Full-Year Course

The Full-Year Course got a major update in the spring.

More Spanish Resources for Your Classroom

The release of the new Full-Year Course means all Unit Tests, Diagnostic and Final Exams for the Full-Year Course are available in Spanish. Many of the activities found in the DO IT portion of the Full-Year Course lessons have been translated into Spanish. 

Mini-Units 

NEW Gambling & Sports Betting Mini-Unit

The mini-unit includes four engaging lessons and three brand new activities designed to help your students make informed decisions when faced with gambling opportunities.

Alternatives to 4-Year Colleges Revamp

With new activities, a fresh lesson, and updated content, this mini-unit has the latest on career pathways that don’t require a 4-year degree.

Financial Algebra Course Updates

NEW Parent Newsletters for Financial Algebra

Each unit has a customizable newsletter to send home to families. The newsletter includes space for important announcements, personal finance conversation starters, and resources for additional math practice.

Middle School Course Updates 

Middle School Course Parent Newsletters Added

NGPF’s Middle School Course now includes parent newsletters you can use to keep families informed. 

Middle School Course on Pear Deck

ALL Middle School Course lessons are available on Pear Deck.

Middle School Quizlets are Retired

Because Quizlet now requires students to create an account in order to view all of the terms and use their features, we are no longer maintaining them.

Activity Updates

Four New MOVE Activities

The NGPF Curriculum Team has added 4 new MOVE activities, including 3 scavenger hunts and one musical chairs activity. 

The Terms and Conditions Game is Back

In this teacher-favorite activity, students must evade Evil Corp’s attempts to get their data.

New Website Features 

Save Your Favorite Activities in My Resources

You can now save your favorite NGPF activities and resources in one place with a simple click of a button. No more spreadsheets, bookmarks, downloads, or documents filled with links!

24-25 NGPF Academy & PD

Introducing Achievements

When you visit your My NGPF Academy page, you’ll see a new section with digital badges you can earn (or may have already earned) so you can track your progress and learning. 

New Limited Edition Badges: Summer Sprint & Summer Trifecta

Earn both 2024 Summer Badges by September 30th.

NGPF On-Demand Starter Pack

In January, we launched a bundle of 12 NEW professional development modules covering six essential units. Completing the modules will set you up with the knowledge needed to successfully teach a personal finance course.

Third Course Added to the NGPF/ASU Graduate Credit Program

This fall, Arizona State University (ASU) is offering a new graduate course, Psychology and Technology in Personal Finance for Educators, as part of the personal finance graduate credit program for K-12 teachers.

Advocacy News

Research Reveals a $100,000 Per Student Impact of High School Financial Education

A report by Tyton Partners found there is a lifetime positive benefit of approximately $100,000 per student from guaranteeing that a high school student takes a one-semester course in personal finance.

26 U.S. States Now Guarantee a Personal Finance Course for High School Students

Momentum is growing each year as more states guarantee a standalone Personal Finance course for all high schoolers.

About the Author

Hannah Rael

As NGPF's Marketing Communications Manager, Hannah (she/her) helps spread the word about NGPF's mission to improve the financial lives of the next generation of Americans.

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