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Step 2: Check implementation

What students do we serve, and what kind of financial education do we provide?

While the first step of evaluation provides information on the need for financial education in the community, the second step establishes baseline information on how the program is being implemented and who it is impacting.

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Step 1: Assess need

Is financial illiteracy a problem in my community or state?

The first stage of an evaluation justifies the need for financial education, which drives the development of the mission, objectives, and characteristics of the resulting financial education program.

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The research behind the step-by-step guide

The framework used in this toolkit is based on five tiers of evaluation, originally developed by Francie H. Jacobs in The Five-Tiered Approach to Evaluation: Context and Implementation.

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The fundamentals of personal finance

Financial literacy affects your financial decisions every day. If you want to make informed decisions, it is crucial that you understand the fundamental concepts that underpin financial knowledge.

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Learn how states require a course in personal finance

Bonus Promising Practice: Require a course in personal finance. A graduation requirement is the most effective approach because it ensures that all students leave high school with the tools needed to navigate the complex financial decisions facing them.

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Additional research behind the promising practices

Financial education works. Research shows it is an effective tool for increasing financial knowledge and improving financial behavior which, in turn, leads to stronger families and communities. Research reveals that the following promising practices are key components of effective financial education.

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