Financial Education

Social Studies More States Set Financial Literacy Standards, Fewer Require Economics
The Council for Economic Education's annual survey finds that fewer states are requiring economics.
Jaclyn Zubrzycki, January 28, 2016
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Ryan Suwimski, left, and Ben Medrano listen as their teacher describes job-interview strategies in a financial-literacy class at Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Utah. Utah got an A-plus on a national report card for its efforts to promote financial literacy.
Ryan Suwimski, left, and Ben Medrano listen as their teacher describes job-interview strategies in a financial-literacy class at Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Utah. Utah got an A-plus on a national report card for its efforts to promote financial literacy.
Jim McAuley for Education Week
Curriculum States Fall Short on Teaching Financial Literacy
When it comes to teaching students how to manage their money, most states rate a B or a C, a new report says.
Liana Loewus, October 20, 2015
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States Virginia's Financial Literacy Law Has First Graduates
Virginia's class of 2015 is the first to graduate since financial literacy classes became mandatory.
Jessica Brown, July 9, 2015
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States Florida Financial Literacy Efforts Hit Snag
Florida's governor vetoed funding for a financial literacy mandate, raising questions about the status of such efforts in that state.
Jessica Brown, June 26, 2015
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Education Canada, Like the U. S., Ramps Up Efforts to Promote Financial Literacy
Our northern neighbor announced a national strategy for financial literacy education.
Jessica Brown, June 12, 2015
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States Connecticut Seeks to Strengthen Financial Literacy Offerings
Connecticut lawmakers want to add lessons on banking, investing, and personal finance to financial literacy classes.
Jessica Brown, June 9, 2015
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Science Students Without Financial Education Plan Less for a Rainy Day, Study Finds
Young people without education in financial literacy were about half as likely to save for emergencies as adults, according to a new study.
Jacob Bell, June 5, 2015
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States Kansas Tries Softer Approach to Getting Financial Literacy in Schools
Kansas legislators and the state board of education are trying a new tactic to increase financial literacy courses in schools: Ask nicely.
Jessica Brown, May 15, 2015
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Standards & Accountability Florida Adopts Standards for Teaching Financial Literacy
Florida is the first state to adopt a set of standards developed by the Council for Economic Education.
Madeline Will, July 14, 2014
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Student Well-Being & Movement U.S. Teenagers Really Don't Know the Value of a Dollar, Global Test Shows
A majority of U.S. 15-year-olds can recognize a bill for services, but they struggle to understand most financial concepts, finds the first test of financial literacy in the Program of International Student Assessment.
Sarah D. Sparks, July 9, 2014
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Curriculum States Take a Look at Financial Literacy
Some states have been stepping up their efforts to bring financial literacy to schools. Here's a roundup of recent state actions.
Liana Loewus, February 25, 2014
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Curriculum News in Brief K-12 Financial Literacy is Goal of Standards
The Council on Economic Education released financial-literacy standards for K-12 last week.
Caralee J. Adams, April 23, 2013
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Education Financial Literacy Standards Rolled Out for K-12
The Council for Economic Education announced new financial literacy standards, setting up benchmarks for 4th, 8th, and 12th graders to learn about money management
Caralee J. Adams, April 17, 2013
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Teaching Profession Video Contest: Teaching K-12 Students Financial Literacy
In an effort to recognize Financial Literacy Month in April, the Council for Economic Education has announced a Facebook contest for teachers to demonstrate creative ways to incorporate personal-finance lessons in the classroom.
Francesca Duffy, March 26, 2013
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