Financial Literacy hits home when taught with technology. "Unlike Pre-Calculus, everyone's going to use this" says one student. This story from USA Today highlights the impact technology brings to teaching Fin Lit to our tech-savvy students.
Tough Talks: Our Kids and Money
Our Kids & Money teaches us to talk about & demystify money issues. Tough Talks topics include Lunch Money Budgeting, Starting an Allowance System, "Should I Go To College?" and (my favorite) Telling Kids You Can't Afford an Item or Activity. Tune in and tune up your family finance skills before the holiday marketing reaches full swing.
Yes, You Can
This website from American Century Investments provides a curriculum appropriate for middle and high school students. Their goals to help parents and educators influence the behaviors of children and young adults so they can establish a path towards financial independence.