August 5, 2025

A New Personal Finance Curriculum is on the Horizon

Get ready—something big is on the way! A fresh approach to teaching real-world money skills while making math matter. Spending, saving, choices, planning the future—are your students ready?

It’s practical. It’s engaging. And it’s about to change the way you teach financial literacy. From practical budgeting to smart decision-making, Lifestyle Math turns numbers into money know-how and life skills students can actually use. 

Get a glimpse of what's coming!

August Workshops: Get Ready to Launch Your Career Choices Course

School is just around the corner—now is the perfect time to get ready! Join us this month for our 6-hour online Getting Started Implementation Workshop, a hands-on session for instructors and administrators of a Get Focused course.

You’ll discover tips, tools, and strategies to boost engagement, streamline instruction, and make planning enjoyable. Your registration includes curriculum materials plus guided prep with a certified trainer.

Sign up today to start the year strong!

Contact Sandy Ward at sandy@academicinnovations.com for additional dates or custom PD options.

Don’t Risk Delays—Confirm Your Order Now

Have you submitted your purchase order for Career Choices materials yet? Make sure it’s in this month for the best chance of having everything you need for the new school year.

Teachers & principals—take a moment to confirm with your district office that the order is moving forward. Catching any delays now will save headaches later.

Need help? Our Educational Consultants (real people, not bots!) are ready to assist.

(800) 967-8016

Simple Steps to Spark Classroom Engagement

As the school year approaches, we’re always looking for ways to give our teachers the tools they need to truly connect with students—helping them discover who they are, what they want, and how to get there. Recently, we’ve been exploring fresh ideas to boost student engagement, and we want to share a few quick wins you can put into action right away.

1. Get them moving. Break the routine by getting students out of their seats with fun, lesson-related activities. Movement helps shift their mindset and makes learning feel less like “just another class.”

2. Invite their voices. Make space for students to share their thoughts, goals, and personal experiences. Asking meaningful questions—and giving them time to explain—builds ownership and buy-in.

3. Be human. Share your own educational and career journey. When students see you as a real person, not just a teacher, it builds trust and opens the door to deeper, more productive conversations.

When students feel comfortable in your classroom, engagement grows—and so does learning.
 

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