Teacher Grants

With our roots as an educator’s credit union, we remain committed to supporting teachers, students, and our local schools. In 2024, our Maps Community Foundation plans to award a total of $50,000 in Teacher Grants across our Mid-Willamette Valley region.

Greenlight for Classrooms

Get Greenlight for Classrooms, a free web-based personal finance curriculum and resource library (built by teachers, for teachers) mapped to Oregon’s state standards. Teach your students about earning, spending, saving, investing, and more with 100+ topical videos, quizzes, activities, and engaging discussion topics. Greenlight empowers educators to teach students personal finance skills that last a lifetime through engaging financial literacy lesson plans and teaching materials.

Literacy Curriculum and Lesson Plans

Maps Credit Union is excited to provide free Biz Kid$ inspired Financial Literacy lesson plans for K-12 classrooms. Educators have reviewed these standard-based lessons for classroom best practices and alignment. Download them for free and check back as we add more lesson plans to our site.

The Bite of Reality Program

This fun, hands-on program—offered throughout the year—teaches realistic money management skills as students navigate the complex task of balancing their wants and needs within a budget. They’ll learn to spend wisely, solve unexpected money problems, and make real world financial decisions. This program accommodates small and large groups in grades 6-12 and can be offered in-person or remotely. Contact us if you would like to learn more or schedule a Bite of Reality Fair for your classroom or group.

Teacher Getaway Contest

Our Teacher Getaway Contest is an annual event held in conjunction with National Teacher Appreciation Week. The contest celebrates outstanding educators in the Willamette Valley region. Each year, we ask members of the community to nominate their favorite teachers. Winners are then selected through a random drawing.