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Asynchronous Learning or Live Lessons? Which One Works Better for Me?

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“Synchronous online learning” generally refers to live learning activities that must happen at a set time (often over Zoom or a similar platform), while “asynchronous online learning” refers to almost everything else (completing assignments, doing readings, watching videos, etc.). Each approach is best suited to different contexts.

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Why It's Important to Teach Your Students Financial Literacy—and Three Ways to Do It

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In Oakland, CA, more than 60 students at James Madison Middle School gather to talk about money. Research shows that by the age of 12, students will develop an economic understanding that researchers describe as “essentially adult”. The conversation is robust. One student shares his family’s experience saving for emergencies.

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