How Bales Intermediate Uses ClassBank to Reward Teachers—and Why It’s Working

Building Community and Financial Literacy: How ASU Preparatory Academy Reinforces Positive Behavior and Values with ClassBank

ClassBank offers a more robust classroom economy system that reinforces positive behavior through financial literacy skills development

Pleasant View Middle School Achieved a 23% Decrease in Behavioral Incidents with Digital School Economy

Pleasant View Middle School in Ohio sees a 23% decrease in behavioral incidents and an increased sense of belonging after implementing a Digital School Economy with ClassBank.

How Flagler School District Implemented a Digital Classroom Economy to Foster Engagement and Responsibility

Each time I visit the classrooms using ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) at Bunnell Elementary I was impressed with the student engagement while learning financial literacy. The students learn real-life skills, for example, saving and spending classroom money responsibly, while creating a positive classroom culture. The students are quick to tell you all about their experience using ClassEquity. That speaks volumes hearing the enthusiasm in their voices.

New Heights is taking real-world learning to the next level with their school-wide classroom economy

Discover how New Heights, a school for autistic students from kindergarten through high school, effectively prepares their students for life after graduation by implementing a school-wide classroom economy using ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity). With a focus on real-world learning and financial responsibility, they bring the community into the classroom, base rent on local housing prices, and use student work-study timesheets to determine salaries.

Gibsonburg Middle School shares 5 tips for implementing a school-wide PBIS system with ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity)

"We were at a point in our building where the discipline program we were using was not effective. The administration was focusing on PBIS, personal finance, and career goals this year, and ClassBank seemed to fit all of those,” shared Linda. Here's what Gibsonburg Middle learned about how to improve behavior, engagement, and culture.

Create a student-led classroom economy with Cass M.

Our newest ambassador, Cass M., is a middle school teacher and one of the many Canadian educators using ClassBank. Her approach to a classroom economy puts students at the center and allows them to be the ones running the show. Learn more about how Cass inspires her students to build community and ownership, as well as how she incorporates Canada’s financial literacy standards into her classroom economy!

5 Tips from ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) Ambassadors

ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) ambassadors are teachers who are passionate about the program and give back to the ClassBank community. To recognize their efforts and share their wisdom, we have compiled a list of best practices shared by some of our incredible ambassadors. Whether you are new to ClassBank or an ambassador yourself, or somewhere in between, this post will help you save time, motivate your students, and get the most out of ClassBank!

Bringing ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) school wide at King's Ridge!

King's Ridge is a public STEM-based middle school serving grades 5-8. After two years of COVID protocols, students and families felt disconnected, so King's Ridge is prioritizing building community "to get students to feel like school is not only a place for learning, but for fun and friendship as well."

Create ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) credit cards with Kelly S.!

Are you looking for a tangible and exciting way to bring ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) into your classroom? Learn about how Kelly S. incorporates student credit cards with QR codes into her classroom economy. Extra credit if you can say "ClassBank QR Credit Card" five times fast.

How to Co-Create a Positive Classroom Culture with your Students

Can you imagine someone asking you for classroom management tips during your first year of teaching? I know I can't 😅 Learn how Brenda A. turned around her student's behavior and co-created a positive classroom community!

How to Implement and Manage your Classroom Jobs with Thom Gibson

Thom Gibson is two-time Teacher of the Year, and has experimented with student jobs and classroom economies for 7 years, primarily in 5th-8th grade classrooms. We gave Thom your most frequently asked questions about student jobs, and he shared his best practices to implement and manage your classroom system.

Teacher Design Panel

ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) teachers worked with Ironhack Berlin's UX/UI bootcamp to collaborate on next year's plans for ClassBank! A huge thank you to Julie W., Ericka M., and Dylan M., who worked with the Ironhack students and provided valuable feedback throughout the design process! Learn more about their experience and the design process here!

Shark Tank Winner: Brooke and the "Phone Book"!

Over 300 students entered our first ever Shark Tank Project Based Learning Competition, and we are excited to showcase our winner! Check out Brooke and "The Phone Book"!

Travel the world with Alissa M. and her students!

As a global magnet school teacher, Alissa M's focus is on celebrating diversity and building global citizenship. Learn more about how Alissa brings a global perspective into her classroom! 

Reinforcing Math Skills and Teaching Cost of Living with Sara S.

Sara S. teaches 4th grade in a self-contained classroom, and is in her 20th year teaching. On top of helping her students practice their math skills, Sara has used ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) to open up discussions about cost of living and inflation within her own community.

6 Tips for Going Virtual with Julie W.

ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) can help you maintain a positive classroom culture no matter what life throws at you! Learn how Julie W. used ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) to maintain her classroom culture during virtual learning.

How ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity) Transformed My Classroom

Creating a well-run, warm, effective yet fun learning environment seemed to me to be an impossible task. Until ClassEquity came along and completely TRANSFORMED my 4th grade classroom.

School Spotlight with Brynn A. and her students!

Brynn started using ClassBank with her own 7th and 8th grade students, and is now getting her whole middle school onboard! Last week, we got the chance to shadow Brynn's class, chat with students, and collaborate with teachers during a Professional Development session.

Teaching Life Skills and the Value of Hard Work with RoseMary S.

RoseMary S. teaches 6th grade inclusion math and science. This year, RoseMary's team wanted to do a Classroom Economy, and started with paper money. RoseMary wanted to find something easier to keep up with that would still keep the students accountable for their actions and money, which led her to ClassBank (formerly ClassEquity)!