Financial Literacy Students Actually Look Forward To

Most financial literacy programs are dry, outdated, and fail to reach students.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 fails when it feels like a textbook.

Most money programs hand teachers a stack of worksheets they don't have time to teach. We take a different approach and do the heavy lifting.

Our team delivers high-energy, interactive financial education directly to your students, leaving zero prep work for your staff.

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No dry textbooks or outdated lectures.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

On-Site Workshops & 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 session lengths, and tailored content blocks built specifically for your students.

Best For: Schools looking to meet personal finance requirements with an engaging, done-for-you curriculum experience.

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.


More from Students & Teachers Testimonials

  • "Ian made financial literacy exciting and relatable! Our students looked forward to coming to class during the program. I'd love to have this every year at our school."

    — New York City Program Coordinator

  • “I give it a 10, it wasn’t boring! I was engaged, and I was constantly learning. He was making it easy to learn; it was easy to understand what he was saying and the points he was making.”

    — Tyler B., Collegiate Athlete

  • "I learned about finances, investments, and how to solve problems. Because of this, I feel like I’ll be much more equipped for the future.”

    — James, High School Freshman

  • “Honestly, I would recommend it, it’s very interesting, it’s very engaging. I felt really comfortable. I didn’t feel afraid to speak up or say what I think.”

    — Daniella, High School Junior

  • “It actually taught me stuff about credit and stocks. What I didn’t like was that I lost (in Jeopardy). There’s nothing else I didn’t like.”

    — Karima, High School Junior

  • “I think Ian does a good job keeping the guys focused. He cracks jokes, he keeps everybody engaged. He’s a young guy with a lot of energy.”

    — Keaston Willis, NCAA Top 50 in 3-Point Field Goals Made

Want to bring Financial Literacy to your school?

Schedule a FREE 15-minute call with us today!

We’ll walk you through how this could work at your school and answer any questions you may have!