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My Entire Classroom Management System

My Entire Classroom Management System

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More Than Prizes Recap: How School Stores Drive Student Success

More Than Prizes Recap: How School Stores Drive Student Success

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The Top Takeaways from Our Cashflow 101 Webinar

The Top Takeaways from Our Cashflow 101 Webinar

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What Students Say About Classroom Economy System

What Students Say About Classroom Economy System

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Bales Intermediate Rewards Teachers with ClassBank

Bales Intermediate Rewards Teachers with ClassBank

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5 Steps to Build a School-Wide Reinforcement System

5 Steps to Build a School-Wide Reinforcement System

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Building Community and Financial Literacy: How ASU Preparatory Academy Reinforces Positive Behavior and Values with ClassBank

Building Community and Financial Literacy: How ASU Preparatory Academy Reinforces Positive Behavior and Values with ClassBank

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Complete Reward List for School Stores

Complete Reward List for School Stores

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The Essential Guide to Setting up your School Store

The Essential Guide to Setting up your School Store

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Exciting Announcement: ClassEquity is Now ClassBank!

Exciting Announcement: ClassEquity is Now ClassBank!

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5 Ways Students Can Spend Their Money Year-End

5 Ways Students Can Spend Their Money Year-End

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Pleasant View Middle School Achieved a 23% Decrease in Behavioral Incidents with Digital School Economy

Pleasant View Middle School Achieved a 23% Decrease in Behavioral Incidents with Digital School Economy

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"Invest In Yourself": How ASU Prep Uses Stocks to Motivate and Teach During Testing Season

"Invest In Yourself": How ASU Prep Uses Stocks to Motivate and Teach During Testing Season

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Budget, Risk & Credit: Project-Based Teaching

Budget, Risk & Credit: Project-Based Teaching

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Elementary Financial Literacy with Class Economy

Elementary Financial Literacy with Class Economy

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WEBINAR: How to Create a Student-Led Economy

WEBINAR: How to Create a Student-Led Economy

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ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!

ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!

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Crafting a Balanced Classroom Economy: Your Complete Guide to Setting Prices

Crafting a Balanced Classroom Economy: Your Complete Guide to Setting Prices

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How Flagler School District Implemented a Digital Classroom Economy to Foster Engagement and Responsibility

How Flagler School District Implemented a Digital Classroom Economy to Foster Engagement and Responsibility

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3 Ways to Run a Classroom Auction

3 Ways to Run a Classroom Auction

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New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy

New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy

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Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassBank

Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassBank

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Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.

Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.

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5 Tips from ClassBank Ambassadors

5 Tips from ClassBank Ambassadors

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Bringing ClassBank school wide at King's Ridge!

Bringing ClassBank school wide at King's Ridge!

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Create ClassBank credit cards with Kelly S.!

Create ClassBank credit cards with Kelly S.!

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Co-Create a Positive Classroom Culture with Students

Co-Create a Positive Classroom Culture with Students

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How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for your Classroom Store

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for your Classroom Store

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PBIS, SEL & Financial Literacy: Funding Sources

PBIS, SEL & Financial Literacy: Funding Sources

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Teacher Design Panel

Teacher Design Panel

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Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!

Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!

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5 Tips for Testing Season

5 Tips for Testing Season

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Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!

Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!

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Empower Classrooms with Financial Literacy

Empower Classrooms with Financial Literacy

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Teaching Cost of Living Through Math with Sara S.

Teaching Cost of Living Through Math with Sara S.

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Why Aren’t We Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools?

Why Aren’t We Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools?

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Tips and Tricks for Classroom Economy Systems

Tips and Tricks for Classroom Economy Systems

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6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.

6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.

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How to Create Meaningful Classroom Jobs

How to Create Meaningful Classroom Jobs

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What is a Classroom Economy, and Why Use One?

What is a Classroom Economy, and Why Use One?

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How ClassBank Transformed My Classroom

How ClassBank Transformed My Classroom

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ClassBank: Your Classroom Management Solution

ClassBank: Your Classroom Management Solution

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What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?

What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?

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School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!

School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!

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Teaching Life Skills & Hard Work with RoseMary S.

Teaching Life Skills & Hard Work with RoseMary S.

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What is ClassBank?

What is ClassBank?

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The Top Takeaways from Our Cashflow 101 Webinar

The Top Takeaways from Our Cashflow 101 Webinar

Recap the key takeaways from our Cashflow 101 webinar and get bonus tips to manage your money and maintain financial momentum

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"Invest In Yourself": How ASU Prep Uses Stocks to Motivate and Teach During Testing Season
May 2, 2024

"Invest In Yourself": How ASU Prep Uses Stocks to Motivate and Teach During Testing Season

See how ASU Prep turns testing season into a real-world lesson on stocks! By incorporating real-world lessons on stocks into your curriculum, you'll not only teach students about the potential benefits of investing but also provide them with an incentive to excel during the upcoming testing season.

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Budget, Risk & Credit: Project-Based Teaching
April 25, 2024

Budget, Risk & Credit: Project-Based Teaching

See how two ClassEquity teachers bring budgeting, risk, and credit lessons to life with real-world, hands-on activities in their classrooms.

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Elementary Financial Literacy with Class Economy
April 2, 2024

Elementary Financial Literacy with Class Economy

A 3rd grade teacher reflects on lacking real-world prep in school and now helps students tackle their biggest challenge: financial literacy

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ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!
November 1, 2023

ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!

As we officially kick off ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge, we are thrilled to spotlight Ava A., the deserving winner of the 2023 ClassBank Shark Tank Project Based Learning Competition! Ava's innovative concept, Gifting Gods, not only impressed the judges with its creativity and market potential but also inspired students and educators alike. Hear from student entrepreneur Ava and her teacher Katie, and learn how your class can enter to win!

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Empower Classrooms with Financial Literacy
April 20, 2022

Empower Classrooms with Financial Literacy

Partner with us to sponsor local schools and give every student access to financial literacy. Contact us to learn about sponsorship options.

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Why Aren’t We Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools?
March 25, 2022

Why Aren’t We Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools?

As ClassBank teacher Brynn A. shares, "The program is a fun and exciting way for students to learn financial responsibility, organization and delayed gratification, and other life skills. I think this is a great way to introduce kids to the real world that awaits them."

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What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?
November 19, 2021

What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?

Most adults live paycheck to paycheck or in debt. If financial literacy is essential, why isn't it a bigger focus in schools?

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My Entire Classroom Management System

My Entire Classroom Management System

Discover how one teacher transformed his classroom management with a student-run classroom economy. Jobs, rent, fines, and rewards—see how it works in real classrooms.

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More Than Prizes Recap: How School Stores Drive Student Success

More Than Prizes Recap: How School Stores Drive Student Success

When schools aim to implement Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school-wide, one of the most impactful ways to build engagement and consistency is through a school store.

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5 Steps to Build a School-Wide Reinforcement System

5 Steps to Build a School-Wide Reinforcement System

See how a school-wide positive reinforcement system with PBIS and ClassBank builds a culture of respect, safety, and consistency

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Complete Reward List for School Stores
July 25, 2024

Complete Reward List for School Stores

Find free and low cost PBIS reward ideas for every grade level to refresh your school store and boost student motivation

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The Essential Guide to Setting up your School Store

The Essential Guide to Setting up your School Store

Creating a vibrant school rewards store is not just about incentivizing good behavior—it's about integrating Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) into the fabric of your school culture. If you're looking to boost student motivation and foster a more positive school environment, you've landed in the right place. Here's everything you need to know to get started.

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5 Ways Students Can Spend Their Money Year-End
May 23, 2024

5 Ways Students Can Spend Their Money Year-End

Explore fun, affordable classroom store ideas to help students spend their savings and celebrate the end of the school year.

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WEBINAR: How to Create a Student-Led Economy
February 15, 2024

WEBINAR: How to Create a Student-Led Economy

Join this educator-led webinar to learn how to build a student-led classroom economy that strengthens PBIS and empowers student voice.

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Crafting a Balanced Classroom Economy: Your Complete Guide to Setting Prices
August 7, 2023

Crafting a Balanced Classroom Economy: Your Complete Guide to Setting Prices

A well-implemented classroom economy is an effective way to instill financial literacy, encourage responsible behavior, and build interpersonal skills. However, if you find yourself worried about how to price everything appropriately, you are in the right place! That is the number one question that we get from teachers! In this article you’ll hear from ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) teachers and see our pricing recommendations to help you determine prices for the different elements of your classroom economy.

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3 Ways to Run a Classroom Auction
May 23, 2023

3 Ways to Run a Classroom Auction

Classroom auctions are a fun and engaging way for students to learn about supply and demand, saving, and decision making. They can foster a sense of competition and collaboration among students, getting them more involved in the learning process. Here are a few ways you can do a classroom auction with ClassEquity!

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Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for your Classroom Store
July 8, 2022

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals for your Classroom Store

Find the best Amazon Prime Day deals for your classroom store, including top student rewards and must-have items for back-to-school prep.

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PBIS, SEL & Financial Literacy: Funding Sources
June 3, 2022

PBIS, SEL & Financial Literacy: Funding Sources

Explore school funding sources you may already have access to and use them to bring ClassBank to your entire school

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5 Tips for Testing Season
May 13, 2022

5 Tips for Testing Season

"Discover simple, healthy habits to help students and teachers stay balanced and focused during testing season."

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Tips and Tricks for Classroom Economy Systems
March 18, 2022

Tips and Tricks for Classroom Economy Systems

Teach real-world skills and boost engagement with a classroom economy. Explore best practices and lesson ideas to build a system that works.

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How to Create Meaningful Classroom Jobs
February 10, 2022

How to Create Meaningful Classroom Jobs

If you find creating and maintaining classroom jobs overwhelming, this article is for you! With the right framing, classroom jobs can not only make your to-do list shorter, but they can increase student investment and boost real-world learning opportunities.

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What is a Classroom Economy, and Why Use One?
January 5, 2022

What is a Classroom Economy, and Why Use One?

Learn more about the classroom economy system, and how it can help you increase student engagement and promote financial literacy!

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ClassBank: Your Classroom Management Solution
September 23, 2021

ClassBank: Your Classroom Management Solution

Discover how behavior tracking and classroom strategies enhance student motivation and create a more engaging and focused classroom.

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What is ClassBank?
September 1, 2021

What is ClassBank?

Do you want to provide your students with real world learning opportunities and teach applicable life skills, but feel like you don't have the time or the resources? Are you looking fun and engaging ways to promote positive social behaviors in your classroom? If you thought (or screamed!) yes to these questions, ClassBank is here to help :) 

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The Top Takeaways from Our Cashflow 101 Webinar

The Top Takeaways from Our Cashflow 101 Webinar

Recap the key takeaways from our Cashflow 101 webinar and get bonus tips to manage your money and maintain financial momentum

Learn More
"Invest In Yourself": How ASU Prep Uses Stocks to Motivate and Teach During Testing Season
May 2, 2024

"Invest In Yourself": How ASU Prep Uses Stocks to Motivate and Teach During Testing Season

See how ASU Prep turns testing season into a real-world lesson on stocks! By incorporating real-world lessons on stocks into your curriculum, you'll not only teach students about the potential benefits of investing but also provide them with an incentive to excel during the upcoming testing season.

Learn More
Budget, Risk & Credit: Project-Based Teaching
April 25, 2024

Budget, Risk & Credit: Project-Based Teaching

See how two ClassEquity teachers bring budgeting, risk, and credit lessons to life with real-world, hands-on activities in their classrooms.

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Elementary Financial Literacy with Class Economy
April 2, 2024

Elementary Financial Literacy with Class Economy

A 3rd grade teacher reflects on lacking real-world prep in school and now helps students tackle their biggest challenge: financial literacy

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ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!
November 1, 2023

ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge is LIVE! Hear from the reigning Champion, Ava A., and her project Gifting Gods!

As we officially kick off ClassBank's 2024 Shark Tank Challenge, we are thrilled to spotlight Ava A., the deserving winner of the 2023 ClassBank Shark Tank Project Based Learning Competition! Ava's innovative concept, Gifting Gods, not only impressed the judges with its creativity and market potential but also inspired students and educators alike. Hear from student entrepreneur Ava and her teacher Katie, and learn how your class can enter to win!

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Empower Classrooms with Financial Literacy
April 20, 2022

Empower Classrooms with Financial Literacy

Partner with us to sponsor local schools and give every student access to financial literacy. Contact us to learn about sponsorship options.

Learn More
Why Aren’t We Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools?
March 25, 2022

Why Aren’t We Teaching Financial Literacy in Schools?

As ClassBank teacher Brynn A. shares, "The program is a fun and exciting way for students to learn financial responsibility, organization and delayed gratification, and other life skills. I think this is a great way to introduce kids to the real world that awaits them."

Learn More
What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?
November 19, 2021

What is Financial Literacy, and Why is it Important?

Most adults live paycheck to paycheck or in debt. If financial literacy is essential, why isn't it a bigger focus in schools?

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Bales Intermediate Rewards Teachers with ClassBank
January 31, 2025

Bales Intermediate Rewards Teachers with ClassBank

Discover how Bales Intermediate uses ClassBank to motivate and reward teachers improving engagement, recognition and school culture.

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Building Community and Financial Literacy: How ASU Preparatory Academy Reinforces Positive Behavior and Values with ClassBank

Building Community and Financial Literacy: How ASU Preparatory Academy Reinforces Positive Behavior and Values with ClassBank

ClassBank offers a more robust classroom economy system that reinforces positive behavior through financial literacy skills development

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Pleasant View Middle School Achieved a 23% Decrease in Behavioral Incidents with Digital School Economy
May 10, 2024

Pleasant View Middle School Achieved a 23% Decrease in Behavioral Incidents with Digital School Economy

Pleasant View Middle School in Ohio sees a 23% decrease in behavioral incidents and an increased sense of belonging after implementing a Digital School Economy with ClassBank.

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How Flagler School District Implemented a Digital Classroom Economy to Foster Engagement and Responsibility
May 27, 2023

How Flagler School District Implemented a Digital Classroom Economy to Foster Engagement and Responsibility

Each time I visit the classrooms using ClassBank at Bunnell Elementary I was impressed with the student engagement while learning financial literacy. The students learn real-life skills, for example, saving and spending classroom money responsibly, while creating a positive classroom culture. The students are quick to tell you all about their experience using ClassEquity. That speaks volumes hearing the enthusiasm in their voices.

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New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy
April 28, 2023

New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy

Discover how New Heights, a school for autistic students from kindergarten through high school, effectively prepares their students for life after graduation by implementing a school-wide classroom economy using ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity). With a focus on real-world learning and financial responsibility, they bring the community into the classroom, base rent on local housing prices, and use student work-study timesheets to determine salaries.

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Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassBank
March 22, 2023

Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassBank

"We were at a point in our building where the discipline program we were using was not effective. The administration was focusing on PBIS, personal finance, and career goals this year, and ClassBank seemed to fit all of those,” shared Linda. Here's what Gibsonburg Middle learned about how to improve behavior, engagement, and culture.

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Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.
February 28, 2023

Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.

Our newest ambassador, Cass M., is a middle school teacher and one of the many Canadian educators using ClassBank. Her approach to a classroom economy puts students at the center and allows them to be the ones running the show. Learn more about how Cass inspires her students to build community and ownership, as well as how she incorporates Canada’s financial literacy standards into her classroom economy!

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5 Tips from ClassBank Ambassadors
January 31, 2023

5 Tips from ClassBank Ambassadors

ClassBank ambassadors are teachers who are passionate about the program and give back to the ClassBank community. To recognize their efforts and share their wisdom, we have compiled a list of best practices shared by some of our incredible ambassadors. Whether you are new to ClassBank or an ambassador yourself, or somewhere in between, this post will help you save time, motivate your students, and get the most out of ClassBank!

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Bringing ClassBank school wide at King's Ridge!
November 10, 2022

Bringing ClassBank school wide at King's Ridge!

King's Ridge STEM middle school is reconnecting students and families post-COVID by building a sense of community, joy, and belonging in school.

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Create ClassBank credit cards with Kelly S.!
October 3, 2022

Create ClassBank credit cards with Kelly S.!

Are you looking for a tangible and exciting way to bring ClassBank into your classroom? Learn about how Kelly S. incorporates student credit cards with QR codes into her classroom economy. Extra credit if you can say "ClassBank QR Credit Card" five times fast.

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Co-Create a Positive Classroom Culture with Students
September 2, 2022

Co-Create a Positive Classroom Culture with Students

First-year teacher Brenda A. improved student behavior and built a positive classroom community by co-creating a better learning environment

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How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson
July 17, 2022

How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

Thom Gibson is two-time Teacher of the Year, and has experimented with student jobs and classroom economies for 7 years, primarily in 5th-8th grade classrooms. We gave Thom your most frequently asked questions about student jobs, and he shared his best practices to implement and manage your classroom system.

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Teacher Design Panel
May 31, 2022

Teacher Design Panel

ClassBank teachers partnered with Ironhack Berlin’s UX/UI bootcamp to shape future plans and share insights from the design process.

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Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!
May 31, 2022

Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!

Meet the winner of our first Shark Tank PBL competition. Brooke and her project 'The Phone Book' stood out among 300+ student entries.

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Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!
April 28, 2022

Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!

See how Alissa M, a global magnet school teacher, fosters diversity and global citizenship in her classroom.

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Teaching Cost of Living Through Math with Sara S.
March 28, 2022

Teaching Cost of Living Through Math with Sara S.

4th grade teacher Sara S. uses ClassBank to teach math while exploring real-world topics like cost of living and inflation.

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6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.
February 28, 2022

6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.

ClassBank can help you maintain a positive classroom culture no matter what life throws at you! Learn how Julie W. used ClassBank to maintain her classroom culture during virtual learning.

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How ClassBank Transformed My Classroom
November 1, 2021

How ClassBank Transformed My Classroom

Discover how ClassBank transformed a 4th grade classroom into a warm, fun, and effective learning environment.

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School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!
December 8, 2021

School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!

Brynn started using ClassBank with her own 7th and 8th grade students, and is now getting her whole middle school onboard! Last week, we got the chance to shadow Brynn's class, chat with students, and collaborate with teachers during a Professional Development session.

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Teaching Life Skills & Hard Work with RoseMary S.
January 16, 2022

Teaching Life Skills & Hard Work with RoseMary S.

6th grade teacher RoseMary S. switched from paper money to ClassBank to run a classroom economy that keeps students engaged and accountable.

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