Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Students at 11 Dallas ISD high schools will get lessons in money management in summer program
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Dallas ISD high school students enrolled in economics classes during summer school this year will get lessons in money management thanks to the National Endowment for Financial Education’s critically-acclaimed High School Financial Planning Program and the Texas Credit Union Foundation.
The financial literacy program offers a curriculum that is approved by the Texas Education Agency and meets all Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirements for course instruction in personal finance.
The Texas Credit Union Foundation joined with the Dallas ISD in an effort to wipe out financial illiteracy and expose students in 11 high schools to money management at an early age.
To help with the implementation of the program, the Texas Credit Union Foundation will train participating economics teachers on the National Endowment for Financial Education curriculum. Each of the teachers will receive an instructor’s manual, student workbook and practical hands-on training.
The summer school program runs from June 17 through July 24. If the program is a success, there are high hopes that the curriculum can be incorporated into economics classes during the regular school year.
Source: DISD
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Jason Rice Verified
No doubt taught by those exemplary money managers at the top.
Next up: Leadership Skills
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