CPSFinEd

Official Twitter feed for Chicago Public Schools Financial Education. Follow us for financial ed resources & student stories. #CPSFinEd

[CPS Scholarships @CPSScholarships]

"Securing the B.A.G.-Building a Gameplan" Postsecondary Marathon! Sat, Feb 15th, 10AM–4PM @ CPS Garfield Park Regional Offices 2651 W. Washington Blvd. FREE event for HS students & parents! To Attend Register ➡️ https://t.co/4s4CNC5t6g

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Shouting out these amazing @ChiPubSchools educators for a successful student-led event @ForemanHS. Pictured: Mr. Demars, Mrs. Smagacz, Mr. Lane, and Mr. Escamilla. Special thanks to all the #CPSCivics teachers + Mrs. Smagacz for her leadership in organizing the event!

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

@CPSCivicLife @ForemanHS students participating in a mock presidential debate. They are taking turns arguing various policies and issues but from their assigned candidates point of view. Topics: immigration, tax reform, police brutality, and gun violence.

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

@CPSCivicLife students preparing for the 2020 Presidential Debate. #studentvoice #thebestarewithCPS

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

@ChiPubSchools @CPSCivicLife teachers + students engaged in a convo on data sets and text that relay the importance and history of the US census. Great example of intergenerational learning! #youcount #wecount

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

This morning @CPSCivicLife has gathered @ChiPubSchools high school students and teachers to game plan for the 2020 Census so that all can be counted. #youcount #wecount

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Thanks @MClarkEagles for hosting @CPSCivicLife today during our PD for financial education. And Mr. Anderson has on the best colors today. #CPSEmpowered #J15

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Who says learning about insurance can't be fun?! Shout out to Ms. Margie Smagacz, @ForemanHS teacher who had the most correct answers for the insurance pop quiz! #CPSEmpowered

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

@ChiPubSchools Ariel ES students received life and money advice from two of Chicago's (and the nation's) most influential African Americans + investment managers @MellodyHobson @JohnWRogers! Thank you @HermeneHartman for capturing their stories! #CPSEmpowered #TheBestAreWithCPS

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Thanks @jelanifloyd for discussing importance of students knowing their personal values, investing in their education, & why it's extremely important to manage money. The best nugget is to not let social media influence how you spend your money. Great interview @HermeneHartman!

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

@ChiPubSchools students taking their pledge as members of the Ariel Futures Board. So proud of these young investors who are learning the power of financial stewardship and investing at an early age! #CPSEmpowered

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Roland Burris, former Illinois US Senator and Comptroller, sharing keys to wealth building with @ChiPubSchools students at Ariel Elementary School. Today they publicly launched the Financial FUTURES program so that students can Plan On Being Wealthy (P.O.W.) #pow #CPSEmpowered

[Chiefs for Change @chiefsforchange]

.@ChiPubSchools is running a #FAFSAFastBreak! They’re leading our competition to get the greatest percentage of seniors to complete the free application for college aid--and they’re not slowing down! See #FutureChief @CPSTeachLearn’s message for students: https://t.co/u8oiA0a86e

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Wondering how to prepare your @ChiPubSchools high school students to become financially empowered? TWO amazing financial education PDs are coming up this month and in March! Register at Learning Hub- course codes are 91997; 91927; and 91928. Substitutes are covered too!

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

And one more thing- there will be lunch and learn opportunites for you to connect with orgs like @EVERFI @JAChicago @EconIllinois @MagfinEDge at the January + March PDs. In Learning Hub search Course Codes 91997, 91927, and 91928 and register.

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Attention @ChiPubSchools @CPSCivicLife teachers- Fin Ed PDs coming in January + March! Check your email for details or search Course Codes in Learning Hub: 91997, 91927, and 91928! Subs are covered too! Come and be #CPSEmpowered and learn important financial content for students!

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Thank you @Terrytalksmoney + @CMEFoundation for providing copies of the "The Savage Truth on Money" to @RabyHS students in the CTE program. We love it when @ChiPubSchools students receive tools that empower them to prepare for their financial futures!

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

Advice to the youth from @nhannahjones, "Movements are led by young people. You have the power to lead a radical revolution." Again a great moment in time for @CPSCivicLife and @ChiPubSchools! #1619Project

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

@janicejackson answering❓from @wyhs student as to how to fix the problem of racial injustice. There's no easy fix but @ChiPubSchools is committed to amplifying POC's stories via culturally relevant curriculum + students can act to amplify their voice and uplift their stories.

[CPSFinEd @CPSFinEd]

What a powerful morning for @wyhs
@ChiPubSchools as 2 amazing students interview @nhannahjones on The 1619 Project! She's sharing her hopes, criticisms, and the why-- that Black American history is American history. This moment is @CPSCivicLife
personified!