Teaching personal finance in schools has a long-term positive effect on students’ financial literacy and economic behavior.
Furthermore, a full and honest financial curriculum can foster critical thinking and an understanding of the foundational causes of economic disparities based on race and gender.
Hence, at AHA, we are expanding our K12 Financial Literacy program to include a grade appropriate curriculum in Investments and Entrepreneurship.
According the National Education Association (NEA):
Positive Impact: Students with financial education are more likely to exhibit positive financial behaviors, such as higher credit scores and better student loan management.
Entrepreneurship Focus: By implementing a program that teaches entrepreneurship, AHA seeks to create a safe space for students to learn, develop, and grow.
Thus, teaching personal finance in schools is associated with a long-term positive effect on students’ financial literacy and economic behavior.
ACHIEVEMENT HEIGHTS ACADEMY is a private online K12 STEAM school where we have highly qualified live instructors for all classes. We partner with parents and actively help students develop skills that support a well-rounded education. Moreover, we teach core content and an array of electives such as Piano, Violin, Guitar, Coding and Robotics and Graphic Arts.
Source: NEA Research (May 31, 2024). A better understanding of economics, personal finance education, and economic inequality. Financial Literacy & Economic Inequality.
