The Teacher's Forum
Welcome to "The Teacher's Forum" hosted by David Harris, a veteran educator with 32 years of experience in private, public, and charter schools. This podcast is your platform to hear the voices of educators from the United States and around the world, with a special focus on educators of color, who are often overlooked in crucial education discussions today. Join us as we dive into important topics, and experiences of K-12 educators, and get a chance to hear from David’s former students, as they share their stories, insights, and experiences. Be sure to tune in and let's celebrate the dedication and excellence of educators together!
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The Teacher's Forum
Bridging the Wealth Gap: Brian Li on Teaching Financial Literacy
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In this episode of The Teacher’s Forum, David welcomes back Brian Li, a pioneering educator in financial literacy whose first appearance remains the podcast’s most-downloaded episode. Brian shares his journey since that conversation (02:43), offering an update on his expanding work promoting financial education in schools and communities across the country (04:07).
He discusses why the hunger for financial knowledge feels more urgent than ever (05:53), the insights gained from speaking at the Joy Raising Experience summit in Chicago (06:47), and the importance of finding joy and community in financial learning (08:42). The conversation explores a new generation of young investors and the risks of “get-rich-quick” culture (11:03), the cultural barriers that make talking about money difficult (12:42), and how investing can serve as a great equalizer for building generational wealth (15:11).
Brian also unpacks the challenge of delayed gratification in long-term investing (17:24), the mindset shift required to plan for inheritance and generational wealth (21:18), and how his financial literacy and entrepreneurship curriculum at Providence Day School is preparing students for real-world success (26:22). Together, he and David challenge the idea that homeownership is the only path to wealth (35:17) and discuss how educators can reform the system from within by integrating financial literacy into their teaching (41:52).
The episode closes with Brian sharing how listeners can access his free financial-literacy resources for teachers, parents, and student-athletes (45:34).
Whether you’re an educator, parent, or community leader, this conversation offers practical tools — and a powerful reminder — that financial literacy is social justice in action.
To contact Brian Li visit his web site at blifinancecoach.com or email him at blifinancecoach@gmail.com
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