How to Teach Financial Literacy to Children

Vice President at Arizona State University, Amy McGrath, delves into the importance of academic performance in empowering children's self-definition. Exploring how educational achievements can shape a child's sense of self and future aspirations, Amy sheds light on the transformative power of academic success. Drawing from her experience at ASU, Amy emphasizes the role of education in shaping young minds and fostering personal growth.Connect With: Amy McGrath: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Vice President at Arizona State University, Amy McGrath, delves into the concept of interdependent learning and its impact on transforming children's educational experiences. By fostering collaboration and shared knowledge among students, this innovative approach aims to revolutionize traditional education models. Join Amy as she explores the benefits and challenges of implementing interdependent learning in today's educational landscape.Connect With: Amy McGrath: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Shahar Link, CEO and Founder of Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, delves into strategies for ensuring high school academic success. Throughout high school, students face various challenges, from managing their time effectively to understanding complex subjects. To excel academically during these crucial years, it's essential to adopt strategies that optimize learning and enhance performance. Today, Shahar discusses four rules to ensure high school academic success.Connect With: Shahar Link: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Shahar Link, CEO and Founder of Mindspire Tutoring & Test Prep, delves into the importance of standardized tests in education. A high GPA may not reflect actual achievement due to grade inflation in today's educational landscape. However, standardized tests provide a more objective measure, helping schools assess a student's ability regardless of background. Today, Shahar discusses three reasons why standardized tests still matter.Connect With: Shahar Link: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Mariel Benjamin, Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and VP of Groups and Content at Cooper, delves into gentle parenting. In contrast to the traditional authoritarian parenting style many of us grew up with, gentle parenting prioritizes acknowledging and understanding children's emotions and temperament. However, when parents adopt this approach without setting boundaries, kids don’t learn how to deal with adversity or the skills to navigate life as an adult. Today, Mariel discusses gentle parenting vs. other parenting styles.Connect With: Mariel Benjamin: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Mariel Benjamin, Program Director at the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and VP of Groups and Content at Cooper, delves into bullying and social media. Social media is a constant presence in our lives, especially for kids. While it offers opportunities for connection and creativity, it can also present challenges like bullying and negativity. Fortunately, we can take steps as parents to help our kids deal with negative social media interactions healthily and positively. Today, Mariel discusses empowering kids to deal with bullying and social media.Connect With: Mariel Benjamin: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Vince Shorb, Founder and CEO of The National Financial Educators Council, delves into the importance of early financial literacy education. Financial literacy is a vital skill that empowers individuals to make informed decisions about money management, investments, and future planning. Educating children on financial literacy early allows them to develop a solid understanding of financial concepts and good money habits as they grow older. Today, Vince discusses the best time to teach kids financial literacy.Connect With: Vince Shorb: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Vince Shorb, Founder and CEO of The National Financial Educators Council, delves into the importance of early financial literacy education. Understanding the fundamentals of money management is crucial for personal and professional success. However, half of the states across the US do not teach personal finance in school. This lack of education places the responsibility on parents to teach children financial responsibility and how to plan for their future. Today, Vince discusses helping parents teach kids about money. Connect With: Vince Shorb: Website // LinkedIn 2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

CTO at Brainly, Bill Salak, delves into AI in education. While some concerns exist about the use of AI in education, its growing presence in the workforce and everyday life requires a shift. Equipping students with the skills to navigate AI responsibly and effectively is crucial, and it starts with integrating AI literacy into the curriculum, teaching students to use AI safely and responsibly. Today, Bill discusses what AI in the classroom can and should look like.Connect With: Bill Salak: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn

Bill Salak, CTO at Brainly, explores AI in education. The role of technology in facilitating student learning is a topic of ongoing debate. One such point of contention is the use of AI tools to assist students with homework. While some see AI as a valuable resource for clarification and practice, others express concerns about potential drawbacks. Today, Bill discusses whether we should let kids use AI in their homework.Connect With: Bill Salak: Website // LinkedIn // Twitter2Hr Learning: Website // LinkedInI Hear Everything: IHearEverything.com // LinkedIn