2025 Financial Literacy Ambassador Awards Announced

For Immediate Release August 21, 2025 New York, NY — Working in Support of Education (W!se), a national nonprofit is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Financial Literacy Ambassador Award. Five high school students from across the country demonstrated exceptional knowledge and passion about personal finance. Each student will receive a $1,000 monetary… Read More

Working in Support of Education Receives Grant from the Ally Charitable Foundation

For Immediate Release August 19, 2025 New York, NY – Working in Support of Education (W!se) is delighted to announce it has received a generous grant from the Ally Charitable Foundation to expand its Financial Literacy Certification and MoneyW!SE programs in the coming year. Part of the grant will support the Financial Literacy Certification program… Read More

Working in Support of Education Receives Generous Grant from Deutsche Bank

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 11, 2025 New York, NY – Working in Support of Education (W!se) is pleased to announce that it has received a generous grant from Deutsche Bank to enhance the use of artificial intelligence in our financial literacy programs. W!se’s Financial Literacy Certification program equips students and teachers with essential knowledge… Read More

W!se Second Annual 5K Fun Run Winners Announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 11, 2025 New York, NY – On June 5, 2025, Working in Support of Education (W!se) held its second annual 5K Fun Run at Pier 46 in Hudson River Park. The event brought together a vibrant community of runners, walkers, volunteers, and supporters, all united in advancing W!se’s mission to… Read More

Working in Support of Education to Host Second Annual 5K Fun Run

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 4, 2025 New York, NY — Working in Support of Education (W!se) is pleased to announce that its second annual 5K Fun Run, will take place on June 5 at Pier 46 in Hudson River Park, New York City. Following the enthusiastic response to last year’s inaugural event, this year’s… Read More

W!se Announces Winners of Annual Video Contest Promoting Financial Literacy

For Immediate Release – May 16, 2025 New York, NY — Working in Support of Education (W!se) is excited to announce the winners of its 2025 Financial Literacy Video Contest, a creative initiative designed to promote financial literacy among high school students. Generously sponsored by Bread Financial®, the contest was expanded from New York City… Read More

2025 “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” Announced

For Immediate Release New York – April 25, 2025 Working in Support of Education (W!se) announced the 2025 “100 Best W!se High Schools Teaching Personal Finance” during a ceremony generously funded by lead sponsor, Voya Financial®. This year’s top honor goes to Open High School in Richmond, Virginia. The other schools ranked in the top… Read More

W!se Announces 2023-2024 Blue Star and Platinum Star Schools

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2024 NEW YORK, N.Y. – Working in Support of Education (W!se) is pleased to announce that over 100 high schools in its national network have earned the prestigious titles of Blue Star School or Platinum Star School for the 2023-2024 academic year. These distinctions recognize schools for their students’ exceptional… Read More

2025 W!se Financial Literacy Video Contest

Calling all New York State High Schools! Students create a video about ONE of the following Financial Literacy topics: Make 3 financial promises to your future self and show how you will keep those promises. Pretend you’re a personal finance high school teacher. Create a convincing lesson about ONE of the following: a) maintaining a… Read More