Many teachers aren’t prepared to teach the subject
“Part of the problem is that many teachers do not feel competent to teach these subjects. The Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE), the other state councils, and the Council for Economic Education (our international affiliate) are striving to address these issues. We train teachers, provide standards-based curriculum materials, and provide programs and competitions that engage students with practical applications of knowledge. While we advocate for dedicated courses in economics and personal finance at the high school level, we emphasize that concepts from these subjects must be infused into other subjects starting in kindergarten. Concepts from economics and personal finance can be integrated into math, social studies, family and consumer sciences, language arts, and other subjects. Information about the Council for Economic Education (CEE) is available through its website at www.councilforeconed.org.” —James J. Graham, president and CEO, Kansas Council on Economic Education (www.kcee.wichita.edu), Wichita State University
Offer online courses in financial literacy
“If the high schools do not have the time or programs to do so, they should find a vendor who does have the time and the programs. E-cademyLearning Center is one of those vendors that have the programs online to address this issue. I believe that these programs can best be used in a blended learning environment—that is to say that the students would have the responsibility to view the financial literacy program at home as homework and then come to discuss the issues at school.” —Alfonso Garcia, senior vice president, sales and marketing, E-cademy Learning Center
Integrate financial literacy with other classes to reduce extra stress
“Should financial literacy be added to high school curriculum? Yes, but public school districts face the same issues as colleges: less money and not enough time. What would high schools take out to make room for this requirement? Maybe financial literacy could be added to already required … economics classes? In Colorado, we are already asking students to start planning for college in 7th and 8th grade; why not have them look at what it will cost and how to pay for it? Or will that discourage some of our kids from even attempting to go to college?” —Katherine Dockerty, teacher-librarian, Mandalay Middle School
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