The personal data of millions of Americans was recently stolen in a massive data breach! The viral news sent people into panic mode, but how can we pivot to empowering young people with essential knowledge to help them deal with situations like this? This week's episode of FinCap Friday will help you equip your classroom with steps they can take to stay safe in today’s digital world! 

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Click here to access the Kahoot quiz and discussion prompt. If you're short on time, try our simplified No Tech version containing embedded questions right in the slide deck. If you prefer to have the quiz questions embedded right into the video, check out this Edpuzzle video.

About the Author

Yanely Espinal

Born and raised by Dominican, immigrant parents in Brooklyn, Yanely is a proud product of NYC public schools. She graduated from Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School in 2007 before going on to receive her bachelor's degree at Brown University in 2011. As a Teach For America corps member, Yanely taught third and fourth grade in Canarsie, Brooklyn. She received her master's degree from Relay Graduate School of Education in 2013. She spends her spare time making YouTube videos about personal finance on her channel, MissBeHelpful. Yanely also loves to dance, sew, paint, listen to podcasts, and babysit her 10 nieces and nephews!