Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to teach Foundations in Personal Finance: Middle School Edition?

Foundations in Personal Finance: Middle School Edition is a supplemental curriculum that comes with a 6-week, 9-week, and 18-week syllabus. If you were to teach this 5 days a week in 50-minute class periods, you could finish the course in 6 weeks. And like our high school curriculum, these chapters are stand-alone and flexible enough to fit around YOUR schedule and not the other way around.

What's included in the Foundations in Personal Finance: Middle School Edition Digital Teacher's Edition?

The Digital Teacher's Edition includes all of the ready-made lesson plans, learning activities, assessments and case studies designed for use with the video and chapter lessons. All of the resources in the Teacher's Edition are in PDF format, so they're easy for you to print off and use on a daily basis.

Is there a digital option for Foundations in Personal Finance: Middle School Edition?

While there's not a fully digital option for the middle school edition yet, we do have a blended format of this curriculum that includes streaming videos and online activities available through our FoundationsDigital platform. For more information or a quote, please contact your Curriculum Advisor.

I can't afford Foundations in Personal Finance. Are there other options?

At Ramsey Education, we have an entire team here to help schools find sponsors who are also passionate about financial education in schools! If you are interested in teaching the curriculum and funding is your only obstacle, please fill out a Sponsorship Request form, and our team will be thrilled to begin looking for a local sponsor so that you can use the resources at no cost.

What is On Demand Video?

On Demand Video is an exciting Foundations feature that allows teachers and students to access the curriculum videos anytime, anywhere, using any device with a modern browser. It's a great for flipped instruction, absent students, and parent involvement.

Do I need training or certification to teach Foundations in Personal Finance?

Foundations in Personal Finance is easy to implement and fully turnkey. No additional training or expertise is needed on your part. Your district may require training, but most Foundations teachers tell us that they learn right along with their students as they listen to Dave Ramsey and his team of experts featured in the chapter videos.

How much does Foundations in Personal Finance cost?

We offer both print and digital formats, and the cost varies depending on the number of students enrolled in your classes. To learn more about how you can get Foundations for your classroom, fill out this form.

How many schools use Foundations in Personal Finance?

More than 12,000 public and private schools across the country have used the Foundations curriculum. This means more than 4 million students have learned how to budget, save, spend wisely, invest. It's a generation equipped to live out their dreams and give to the world around them.

Does Foundations in Personal Finance meet state and national standards?

Our curriculum aligns with both state and national standards for personal financial literacy. We also align with a variety of economics and entrepreneurship standards. You can view your state standards correlations or talk with a Curriculum Advisor for more information.

Is Foundations in Personal Finance appropriate for a public school classroom?

Yes! Foundations in Personal Finance meets constitutional guidelines for use in public schools. The curriculum is textbook adopted in seven states, and it has been used by more than 12,000 schools nationwide with the vast majority of those being public schools.