2025LHRICTechExpo

Financial literacy is an essential skill for all students, and teachers can play a role in preparing them for real-world financial decisions. This session will explore how personal finance topics align with math standards, making lessons more relevant and engaging. We'll also dive into how AI can enhance financial decision-making, helping students analyze, compare, and understand key money concepts.

Middle school is a pivotal stage of development when students begin forming their identities, exploring interests, and imagining future possibilities. Yet too often, career-connected learning is reserved for high school. This workshop explores the importance of bringing career exploration and authentic, real-world learning into middle-level education. Participants will examine how academic teachers can collaborate with CTE educators, community partners, and digital resources to design engaging, career-connected projects that align with future pathways. By making learning relevant and forward-looking, schools can help students build confidence, purpose, and a clearer vision of their future.