Provide professional development to teachers
Teachers should feel comfortable with the subject matter and its pedagogy. There is growing research that shows the importance of ensuring teachers feel comfortable with the concepts associated with personal finance and the pedagogical approaches to teaching them.
Implement an assessment
Programs should assess how well students are learning. Evaluations that aim to understand the effect of financial education on financial literacy and behavior are critical.
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Financial Education Works!
A recent study shows that financial education has a significant impact on financial knowledge and financial behavior.
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Curious if your school or district offers financial education? And if so, does it offer enough and how does it compare to other programs in the area, state, or even the country? Check out these links to find out what schools in the U.S. offer financial education.
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