More states requiring financial literacy
courses in high schools
Posted By: Ribicon, 4/28/2022 3:38:08 PM
Many states are taking steps to make financial literacy an increased part of children’s education. Florida became the 11th state to require a financial skills course as a high school graduation requirement last month, joining Alabama, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, and Virginia, according to Fox Business. More states are beginning to address the issue—37 states and Washington, D.C., have discussed bills about financial literacy in 2022, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Of those, 20 are based on developing programs in high schools. Approval ratings for the new measures are high, as 88% of adults surveyed by the National Endowment
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FDA writes rules to prohibit menthol cigs
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Covid vaccine for children as young as
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74-Year-Old Golfer Opens Fire on Man Walking
Dog on Delray Beach Golf Course, Beats
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Dog on Delray Beach Golf Course, Beats
Him with Club 24 replies
A 74-year-old golfer lost his mind on Sunday when he saw a man walking his dog on Delray Beach, Florida, golf course, but he didn’t just yell at the guy. Instead, he reportedly broke out a gun and started shooting at him. Then he attacked with a club when he ran out of ammo.
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