Dear CTE teachers, coordinators, and administrators,
Welcome to Financial Literacy Month and Money Smart Wisconsin Week 2025 (April 5-12)! April is dedicated to enhancing financial knowledge and skills of individuals across all age groups. It’s more than just understanding how to manage money; it’s about building a foundation for a secure and prosperous future.
And what better way to do this than to roll out Act 60, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at equipping high school students with essential financial literacy skills. Thanks to a significant private gift, NGPF has joined DPI in a project to provide professional development that helps schools develop a culture that values creativity, cooperation, and success, and to empower everyone to contribute to shared objectives.
Financial Literacy Month is also about finding positive support and effective, engaging resources. Here are some of our top picks:
- WalletHub – This update on most and least financially literate states shows that Wisconsin is 9th in the country for reinforcing PFL with our students. Good job, Wisconsin PFL educators!
- DPI PFL Resources page – Puts a wide array of resources at your fingertips.
- JumpStart – This site includes a week-by-week breakdown of topics and guides for teachers to use throughout the month.
- Council for Economic Education (CEE) – This site provides additional resources educators can access during Financial Literacy Month and throughout the year, including resources for our elementary and middle school students.
We invite you to explore the resources and events that are planned for Financial Literacy Month. Together, we can empower the next generation with the knowledge and skills they need to achieve financial success.