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From 90 Cents to the "Potato King of the World": A Financial Literacy Case Study in Grit, Capitalism, Innovation, and Opportunity

Junius Groves - Financial Freedom As a financial literacy teacher, I am a big believer in case studies. History is filled with examples of individuals who achieved financial freedom through grit, determination, innovation, capitalism, and yes, sometimes a little luck. One of the greatest examples you may have never heard of is the story of Junius George Groves. Imagine walking 500 miles with only 90 cents in your pocket. Now imagine that just 25 years later, a major railroad

Chairman Bob Sutton

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The Hidden Cost of Teaching: How 1,500 Daily Decisions Can Delay Financial Freedom

Teacher Decision Fatigue Many people believe teaching is a 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. job. Teachers know differently. Every day, a teacher serves as an educator, counselor, manager, referee, mentor, parent substitute, data analyst, technology specialist, and crisis manager. One of the least understood aspects of teaching is the enormous number of decisions teachers make every day. Research commonly cited in education literature estimates that teachers make approximately 1,500 edu

The Chairman

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Mothers, Freedom, and the Foundation of AmericaCelebrating Mother’s Day and the Legacy of Republican Motherhood.

Mothers and Freedom As America celebrates Mother’s Day, it is important to remember that mothers have always played a critical role in the strength, survival, and future of the United States. Long before modern politics, social media, and technology, the success of the American republic depended heavily upon the values taught inside the home. Following the American Revolution, the founders of the United States understood something very important: freedom could not survive unl

The Chairman

May 102 min read

Freedom!

FREEDOM 💡 One of the Most Important Lessons I Teach My Financial Literacy Students When you go to work, you trade something extremely valuable for a paycheck: your skills, your knowledge, and your time. Before you ever see that money…Before you pay a single bill…Before you provide for your family… The government takes its share. That’s reality. And understanding reality is the foundation of financial literacy. Once you receive your take-home pay , most people immediately sta

The Chairman

Jan 241 min read

Financial Literacy Lesson Plan: Thanksgiving, Pilgrims, and Property Rights

Course: High School Financial Literacy Duration: 60–90 minutes Theme: Incentives, Property Rights, and Economic Growth Sunshine State...

The Chairman

Oct 3, 20253 min read

Robert Sutton Talking Points

Robert Sutton has been married to Teresa for over 33 years. Robert and Teresa raised three exceptional children who make them proud every...

The Chairman

Aug 3, 20234 min read

It's Not your money.

Title: Analysis of U.S. Debt Limits, Davey Crockett's "Not Your Money," Social Service Spending, and U.S. GDP Introduction: This document provides a comprehensive analysis of four key aspects of the United States economy: U.S. debt limits, the story of Davey Crockett and "Not Your Money," spending on social services, and U.S. GDP. Understanding these topics is crucial for gaining insights into the economic landscape and policy decisions of the United States. #economy #USdebt

The Chairman

Jun 1, 20233 min read