Financial Literacy That Engages Students and Supports Schools
Most financial literacy programs are dry, outdated, and fail to reach students.
We make money management relatable, competitive, and unforgettable for K-12 Students.
The New Nerd Money Difference
Financial literacy works best when students enjoy learning and schools have a trusted partner to deliver it.
Relatability & Real Life
No dry textbooks or outdated lectures.
We cover essential money skills like earning, budgeting, credit, and investing by grounding every concept in scenarios middle and high school students actually care about
Connected to Their Reality
High Energy & Gamified
Students don’t just sit and listen; they participate.
We build friendly competition, team challenges, and real world incentives into our programming to keep students focused, vocal, and engaged from start to finish.
Active, Interactive Participation
Zero Prep Work for School Staff
Zero Teacher Strain
No extra planning or lesson design from your team.
We handle the full delivery, instruction, and student engagement so your staff can focus on classroom management and support.
Flexible Programs Built
for Your School's Schedule
Workshops & All School Assemblies
Format: In-person student assemblies, grade-level workshops, or multi-day school visits.
Best For: Kickoff events, financial literacy events, or intensive deep-dive sessions.
Key Feature: Direct, live interaction with Gen Z facilitators in your school space (library, classroom, auditorium).
Live Virtual Series
Format: Multi-session streaming directly into classrooms or assemblies.
Best For: Core instruction integrated directly into existing class periods.
Key Feature: High-energy live facilitation, team competition, and a Financial Jeopardy game show finale.
Custom Program Planning
Format: Flexible schedules, custom sessions, lengths, and tailored content blocks built specifically for your students, ranging from immersive half- and full-day workshops and assemblies to multi-week flexible series.
Best For: Schools looking to meet personal finance requirements across the school day, after school, LTW Cohorts, or night school programs with an engaging, high-impact curriculum experience.
National Standards. Real-World Skills.
Our curriculum is built on the National Standards for Personal Financial Education developed by the Jump$tart Coalition and the Council for Economic Education (CEE). We turn these proven benchmarks into interactive, high-energy sessions that put students in the driver's seat.
Earning Income
Understanding the modern job market starts with identifying unique talents. Students explore how to present their skills to support a side hustle or secure employment. This gives them practical tools to build their own income streams and confidently communicate their true value.
Budgeting & Money Management
Tracking cash becomes simple and practical. Students learn the 50-30-20 rule to split their paychecks into needs, wants, and savings. By looking at real income scenarios, they practice balancing a budget to reach specific financial goals without feeling overwhelmed.
Credit & Debt Management
A good credit score is a major tool for financial growth. Students learn the exact five factors that build a strong score. They also research and compare real credit cards to understand interest rates, annual fees, and how to avoid the trap of expensive debt.
Saving & Investing
Financial knowledge turns into action through live market evaluation. Students learn how to read stock charts and find the true value of a company using fundamental analysis. They practice picking and rating real-world stocks by checking net income and industry rank so they see exactly how money grows over time.
Bring New Nerd Money to Your School
Ready to bring engaging, zero-prep personal finance education to your students?
Schedule a quick meeting to discuss your school's bell schedule, how we satisfy New York's requirements, and available funding options.
WHAT IS NEW NERD MONEY?
About New Nerd Money
FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
New Nerd Money turns financial literacy into an engaging experience for students. We trade boring lectures for real action.
Recognized as a "top choice" by classrooms, our programs go beyond the basics.
We introduce age-appropriate concepts that help students build real-world money skills,
develop healthy financial habits, and gain the confidence they need to navigate their finances.
We turn a subject that can feel dry and intimidating into something they actually want to learn.
Our program covers essential topics designed to meet national standards and also suports New York’s Personal Finance requirements:
Money Mindset & Financial Goals
Earning Income
Budgeting
Credit
Stocks & Investing Fundamentals
This program does more than just check a box — it prepares your students for the real world.
WE WORK WITH SCHOOLS IN MULTIPLE WAYS:
SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES
A high-energy, 45-minute schoolwide assembly led by Ian Brock, built to spark excitement about financial literacy and empower students to think differently about money and their futures. This is not a lecture, it is a dynamic, unforgettable event that blends inspiration, competition, and essential life lessons.
INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS
A hands-on, 3-hour deep dive that moves beyond theory, giving students practical personal finance tools to manage money and build real wealth. Students rotate through three high-energy group sessions packed with interactive lessons built to keep them engaged and walking away with knowledge they can use.
VIRTUAL SERIES
Students move through multiple sessions that let them revisit concepts, practice skills, and see growth. Sessions are led virtually in real time, so teachers aren’t responsible for delivering content. Students explore various topics through interactive lessons that connect directly to their lives and goals.
What Students Have To Say
“This was a great experience for me! One thing I felt great about this class is learning how to budget…and someone sitting down to speak to us about our credit.”
— High School Student
WHAT EDUCATORS APPRECIATE
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LOW LIFT FOR TEACHERS
Our team facilitates every session. Teachers focus on student supervision while we handle the delivery. No extra planning or prep work is required from your staff.
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APPROVED VENDOR STATUS
We are approved vendors in both NYC DOE and LAUSD. Our procurement process is streamlined for your district, making implementation simple and fast.
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FLEXIBLE & CUSTOMIZABLE
We adapt our programs to fit your school’s unique calendar and student needs. Whether it’s during the school day or after-school sessions, we work around your schedule.
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