Young students need to spend time online in order to develop technical and social skills that are required for succeeding in the digital age, according to a study by the MacArthur Foundation. Many educators are aware of this, study or not. We see technology evolving, and our evolving need for it, in the workforce, the education system, on public transportation and in our homes.
Many people understand they should know something about managing finances but haven’t been given the tools to know how to change their behavior or practice healthy financial habits. Many states are trying to shape a more financially literate generation by teaching financial literacy courses in school. A majority of U.S. states have their own personal financial standards, require implementation of financial standards, or make a personal finance course a requirement for students to graduate.