Bridging the Gap: Implementing Financial Literacy as a Core Component of Education in America
Event Details
In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, financial literacy is seen as a critical skill for American youth. Learn about the importance of financial literacy, the movement towards making it a mandatory graduation requirement, and the challenges faced in its implementation within schools. Discuss the inconsistencies in state standards and the influence of parental financial literacy. Hear about a collaboration between Walmart and Khan Academy, which resulted in a comprehensive financial literacy course. This course is designed to overcome current educational barriers by aligning with multiple state standards, providing accessible and relatable content, and empowering the community as a whole to improve financial understanding. Upon completion of webinar participants will receive a free copy of Mellody Hobson’s book Priceless Facts About Money.
Learning Objectives:
After viewing this webinar you will be able to:
- Summarize the significance of financial literacy in today’s world, including why financial literacy is essential for students
- Brainstorm ways your school can support both students and parents in financial education through resources like The Khan Academy Financial Literacy course
Presenter:
Elly Valdez, Senior Content Creator, Financial Literacy, Khan Academy
Dec. 17, 2024, 12-1 p.m. Eastern
Note: This webinar is free to all, members and non-members.
This webinar is sponsored by Walmart.