Keys to Success

So, what are the elements of a successful financial literacy educational program at the high school level?

1. Financial literacy topics must be taught in a standalone course that students are required to take as a graduation requirement.
2. Educators need easy access to quality curriculum, lesson plans, calculators, videos, games, applications, activities, projects, case studies, articles, and expert volunteer speakers. A state’s online education platform is ideal for providing these tools.
3. Teacher training is critical. To effectively educate our students about personal finance, we need confident, well-trained educators.
4. Funding is needed to ensure that these classes are offered to all high school students. Funding is only needed for educator training because high-quality curriculum is available for free.