January 6, 2026

Start the Semester Strong: Don’t Wait to Go for Gold 🏅

Even if your course kicks off this semester, you can still apply for a Career Choices medal. Your interview can highlight last year’s implementation and your plans for the months ahead—and you get to choose an interview date, so feel free to schedule it when you have even more progress to share.

So don’t stay on the sidelines this semester. Step on to the podium, go for gold, and apply today—we’re excited to celebrate your program and your story.

Start the New Semester with Professional Development

Kick off the new semester by sharpening your skills and exploring fresh professional development opportunities! A variety of engaging sessions are available to help you enhance your teaching practice and boost student success—all designed to support your instructional goals and classroom impact.

Visit the online workshops page to find sessions that fit your schedule, or request a customized workshop if needed. Let’s make this semester your most innovative yet! 

Lifestyle Math: Check to See Standards Alignment in Your State

Designed to align with national financial literacy standards and specific state requirements, Lifestyle Math provides an engaging, practical way to deliver additional math practice—without adding time to the master schedule or requiring extra intervention. Educators in California, Florida, Oregon, Texas, and Utah can explore detailed standards alignment on our website. If you don't see your state’s standards listed yet, email our team at support@academicinnovations.com and our curriculum team will add it to their list for review.

ICYMI: Check Out Academic Innovations’ Feature in Jump$tart’s Financial Fridays

Academic Innovations was featured in Jump$tart Coalition's Financial Fridays newsletter!

We’re proud to support educators and students through high-quality financial literacy resources—and grateful to be recognized by a community leading the way.

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