Sun Sentinel – Doreen Hemlock
“Financial literacy remains a challenge for many adults, never mind children…Florida now mandates personal finance be included within economics class in high school. But it does not require a separate course on personal finance in high school…”Math is required in every grade, and financial literacy is not required at all. It should be,” agreed Melissa Aiello, executive director of Junior Achievement of South Florida. “Financial hardship and a lack of financial education lead to so many problems in marriage, family, nutrition, you name it.””(more)