Select quality curriculum
Promising Practice: Use curriculum that teaches students how to make informed financial decisions. There is a lot of information available, but some of it may be biased, prescriptive, or just plain incorrect. It’s important to find quality content that provides information that is useful in helping students make decisions on their own.
Maximize time with personal finance topics
Most teachers and schools do not have the time to cover all of these topics. So, how do you teach personal finance when your time is limited? Here are some ideas to maximize your time.
Know the important topics to cover in financial education
Promising Practice: Use curriculum based on national financial literacy standards. The most effective curriculum will address all six knowledge areas identified by the national standards for financial literacy. This will ensure that students are ready for all of the big financial decisions they will soon face.
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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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