April is Financial Literacy Month!
Financial Literacy Month is a national effort that focuses on teaching people healthy financial habits and highlights the importance of financial literacy at all ages.
The National Endowment for Financial Education first started this observance as Youth Financial Literacy Day in 2000. In 2004, with the support of the Jump$tart Coalition and the U.S. House and Senate, April officially became Financial Literacy Month.
Forbes Magazine says that, “Financial literacy needs to permeate all communities, regardless of demographics or socioeconomic standing” and that, “It should be incorporated into school curricula, media campaigns, corporate wellness programs, and, most importantly, ongoing parental discussions.”
This is exactly the sentiment that Andson was founded on when we began our financial literacy programming 10 years ago. Andson believes in empowering students and families to be informed and active participants of their finances. It’s proven that teaching financial literacy young, sets students up for a successful future, which is why we offer our programming in schools, libraries, and community centers.
Here’s a round up of some of the amazing things our students have accomplished this year:
In the 2019-20 school year students in our Piggy Bank Program have made 19,828 deposits for a total of $107,866.80!
First Grade students at Wallin Elementary saw a 94.32% improvement in financial literacy knowledge using our financial Openvest curriculum.
You can also read previous blogs like this one, Financial Literacy in the Classroom, where we interview teachers about their experiences with our Openvest lessons.
Are you looking to take control of your financial life this month? The National Financial Educators Council is providing free personal finance resources during Financial Literacy Month at Financialeducatorscouncil.org.
Stayed tuned for more financial tips in the month of April on our Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.