Starting the Conversation: Compulsory Financial Literacy in Schools
In a recent webinar hosted by Banqer, our co-founder and co-CEO Kendall spoke with four other experts about the significance and potential impact of making financial literacy a mandatory part of New Zealand's school curriculums. Kendall shares her insights and what she learned from that discussion.
Banqer High Senior complements a school’s pastoral care program and allows students to understand the consequences of their choices before stepping into the real world. The platform simulates decisions around leaving home, career pathways and higher education, debt management and other critical choices made from the ages of 17 - 22.
Compulsory Financial Literacy in Schools webinar recap
In November, Banqer held a webinar, inviting four expert panellists to discuss what compulsory financial literacy in New Zealand could look like and the importance of integrating financial literacy into school curriculums.
Top 5 Banqer Primary resources for classroom success
Teaching financial literacy is crucial but challenging. The Teacher Resource Hub offers a wealth of engaging and practical resources to make money matters more understandable for students. Here's a quick look at the top five Banqer Primary resources that could be perfect for your classroom.
How financial education creates certainty in an uncertain future
Explore the challenges young people face around financial capability and educators' obstacles in delivering financial education. Understand what might happen if financial literacy levels don’t improve and what educators can do about it.
Banqer’s $1.5m raise demonstrates value of impact-driven business
Banqer, the financial education platform that’s used by over 50% of primary schools, and a third of secondary schools in Aotearoa, has recently closed a $1.5m NZD capital raise.
Talking about money helps your kids become financially capable adults. But doesn’t have to be difficult! Read our tips for productive conversations at home.
We want to ensure financial education can continue during this period of disruption, so have developed a way for the Banqer lessons to keep going over the next two weeks; Banqer TV.
From Monday 4th to Friday 15th May we’ll be hosting three Banqer lessons a week via Banqer TV. Each lesson will run for 30 minutes and students will be provided with an activity to complete after the lesson …