EmpowerED(TM) By Money Talks Edu(TM): A Financial Literacy Curriculum for Grades 6-12

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Crystal Evans Dr Jumaine Jones

EmpowerED(TM) By Money Talks Edu(TM)

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A Financial Literacy Curriculum for Grades 6-12

Crystal Evans, Dr Jumaine Jones

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Dba: Money Talks Edu
05 January 2026

Teaching of a specific subject; Management accounting & bookkeeping; Self-help & personal development; Personal finance; Educational: Mathematics & numeracy

Series: 2026 Edition

EmpowerED by Money Talks Edu(TM) is a nationally aligned financial literacy curriculum designed to help students in grades 6-12 understand and master the relationship between mathematics, money management, mindset, and decision-making. Built on the proprietary R.I.C.H.(TM) Instructional Model-Relevant, Informative, Comprehensive, and Helpful-the program connects financial literacy to mathematics, economics, consumer education, and career readiness through culturally responsive instruction and real-world application.

Curriculum FrameworkGrounded in both academic rigor and cultural relevance, EmpowerED by Money Talks Edu(TM) aligns with leading national frameworks, including:

Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy Council for Economic Education (CEE) IXL Math Benchmarks Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

This alignment ensures lessons meet national benchmarks while supporting cross-curricular integration, instructional flexibility, and measurable student outcomes across math, ELA, social studies, and career-connected learning.

Learning ModelEmpowerED by Money Talks Edu(TM) promotes active learning over memorization. Each lesson is intentionally structured to guide students from concept to application:

Concept Introduction - Real-world examples that connect mathematical reasoning to everyday financial decisions Interactive Simulator

️ - Live, hands-on financial scenarios where students practice budgeting, credit use, saving, and decision-making Discussion & Reflection

- Guided prompts that build critical thinking, self-awareness, and financial confidence Lesson Assessment

- Short formative evaluations and reflections to demonstrate understanding and mastery

Students access lessons and simulators through QR-coded digital resources, including worksheets, videos, and interactive tools-blending technology with experiential learning in both classroom and OST environments.

Purpose and ImpactEmpowerED by Money Talks Edu(TM) was created in response to a national need: too many young people graduate without the financial knowledge, habits, or confidence required to navigate credit, budgeting, saving, investing, and long-term planning. The curriculum equips students to break cycles of debt, strengthen numeracy and reasoning skills, and build pathways toward financial independence and economic mobility through applied math, personal finance and career awareness.

By: Crystal Evans
Foreword by: Dr Jumaine Jones
Imprint: Dba: Money Talks Edu
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 508g
ISBN: 9798348233556
Series: 2026 Edition
Pages: 214
Publication Date: 05 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Crystal Evans is a nationally recognized financial education innovator and the founder of Money Talks Edu(TM), where she developed the EmpowerED(TM) curriculum to introduce financial literacy and personal finance skills through real-world, applied learning. A graduate of Columbia University's FinTech program and a 2025 AT&T She's Connected Nominee, Evans has been recognized among the Philadelphia Titan 100 and the Philadelphia Business Journal's most admired leaders. Her work spans public schools, community organizations, and workforce-development settings across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, with a focus on equity, access, and measurable student outcomes.

Reviews for EmpowerED(TM) By Money Talks Edu(TM): A Financial Literacy Curriculum for Grades 6-12

""Generation EmpowerED(TM) bridges the gap between mathematics and real-world financial literacy better than any program I've seen. Our students not only understand money-they understand themselves."" - High School Math Educator, Philadelphia School District