The importance of financial literacy instruction in high schools

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Pedestrians pass a GameStop store on 14th Street at Union Square in the Manhattan, New York
Pedestrians pass a GameStop store on 14th Street at Union Square in the Manhattan, New York on Jan. 28, 2021. The GameStop stock trading frenzy provided parents and educators to teach kids early about money and investing. John Minchillo/AP Photo

Former Governor Scott Walker signed into law creation of standards for the teaching of financial literacy. But a bill to require high school students to study it failed to pass this year. Now Governor Tony Evers wants to fund the curriculum. We talk to a national advocate of financial literacy.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Maria Lopez Technical Director
  • Yanely Espinal Guest