It’s not always easy teaching kids to be responsible with money, but ignoring financial education is costly. Did you know:

• Americans, on average, were only able to correctly answer three of five questions about fundamental financial concepts?
• High school students in states that require personal finance education have higher savings rates and net worth than those graduating from high schools in states where financial education is not mandated?

The status quo isn’t working. You can make a difference by advocating for the incorporation of financial education curriculum in your school. School by school, community by community, we can make a difference.

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   Classroom Lesson Plans

   Review and share lesson plans aligned with national standards courtesy of The Council for Economic Education.

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   Involve Your School

   Talk to your school district and urge your superintendent or principal to incorporate financial education into the curriculum.

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   Get a Grant

   Apply today for a Pathway to Financial Success Grant from Discover. Your school could receive funding to bring financial education into the classroom or to expand an existing curriculum.

5. "In today’s complex world, economic and financial literacy is a necessity. We cannot assume that kids will pick up these real world skills they need along the way. Building financial education into every classroom ensures they will gain this knowledge, and learn to make better choices in their lives—as consumers, investors, voters and participants in the global economy. Until every state requires financial and economic education, parents, along with classroom teachers, can play a crucial role in advocating for integrating lessons in personal finance and economics into the curriculum in their schools"

   - Nan Morrison, President and CEO, Council for Economic Education