It’s Time to Prioritize Financial Literacy in K–12

Why we must teach personal finance and how to make it happen.

2024 | pathwayinschools.com

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Financial literacy is one of the most important life skills for students to learn before graduating high school. The research shows that most school-aged children in the United States have felt the impact of financial stressors in their homes. Educators and families agree that financial education is essential to mitigating such stressors. Financial education is proven to help students make better financial decisions throughout their lifetimes and is tied to indicators of overall well-being. And yet, more than half of the states do not require a single personal finance course for graduation. In order to equip students for a healthy and prosperous future, it is imperative that we prioritize financial education and provide educators with the tools and resources they need to implement effectively.

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