Friends of BestPrep raised more than $60,000 on February 10, 2018 at Radisson Blu, Mall of America during the annual Birdies for BestPrep gala. Guests were treated to a highly energetic performance by Nicholas David, season 2012 finalist of The Voice. They also enjoyed a variety of food, beverages, and activities, including mini golf and a […]
Laura Scanlon, Program Associate at BestPrep and educator with 30+ years of experience, talks about the unique impact of online mentoring programs, and the difference you may not know you’re making . . . Q: What made you choose eMentors for your classroom? A: I started doing eMentors 13 years ago. I was designing a […]
Renae Carlson, Program Associate at BestPrep and former educator with 30 years of experience in Minnesota schools, discusses the benefits of mentoring for students, and what makes a great mentor (hint: it’s easier than you think) . . . Q: Have you ever had a mentor, and how have they helped you? A: I’ve had […]
For 25 years, Allianz Life has partnered with BestPrep to prepare students with business, career and financial literacy skills they need for success. The company has provided BestPrep with financial support as a longtime top donor and by encouraging employees to volunteer in BestPrep’s educational programs. Allianz Life is involved in many BestPrep programs and […]
Steve Berger, BestPrep Financial Matters volunteer, tragically died in the Las Vegas shooting on October 1, 2017. Steve was a financial advisor with EFS Advisors with almost a decade of service to the firm and all of his clients. Steve volunteered as a classroom speaker, helping students improve their financial literacy and money management skills. […]
Minnesota Business Venture (MBV) students are receiving press coverage in local newspapers across the state. We’ve seen more than twenty articles published highlighting the unique opportunity students took part in during their summer vacation that has given them a leg up as they return to school and prepare for jobs or post-secondary education.
Are you looking to reinforce the concepts taught in The Stock Market Game™ (SMG) while pushing students to think more critically? Check out InvestWrite, an optional essay component open to all students participating in the SMG. By taking part in InvestWrite, students connect real-world scenarios to the work they are doing in their SMG portfolios. […]
Over the last year, more than 16,000 Minnesota students heard from a BestPrep volunteer about a personal financial literacy topic. These topics, ranging from budget to credit and from car insurance to income taxes help students manage their money now and in the future. In a recent study by PWC1, only 24% of millennials demonstrated […]
