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The 2026 $tart $mart Teacher Summit, hosted by the Utah Jump$tart Coalition, is a full-day professional development event designed to empower educators to teach money smarts in an age-appropriate, engaging way to young learners.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Location: Utah Capitol North Conference Center (in-person, perfect for face-to-face connections!)
Time: Starting at 8:00 AM-3 PM
In this episode, we sit down with Joanna Andres, 2026 Teacher of the Year. We’ll learn how she helps students tackle complex issues through research, collaboration, and thoughtful questioning, while navigating media bias and finding common ground.
For the first time, the biennial survey included a dedicated section on artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand how emerging technologies are shaping teaching and learning in classrooms across the state.