• East students showcase college prep work (Wauwatosa Now)

A community event was held May 22 at Tosa East to showcase a new program at the high school — one that helps students prepare for college and build an appealing resume at the same time. Under the guidance of teacher Megan Sampson, Advanced Placement students at East displayed research work for parents, faculty and other members of the community.

• High school students learn business fundamentals (Lethbridge Herald)

Some area high school students spent the day learning more about the University of Lethbridge Faculty of Management program on Wednesday. They also learned business fundamentals such as accounting, finance, human resources and labor relations, international management, marketing and supply chain management.

• Minnesota and Pennsylvania High Schoolers Win National Economics Challenge 2017 (Investopedia)

“an exciting culmination of the final round of 17th Annual National Economic Challenge, conducted by Council for Economic Education (CEE), Mounds View High School, Arden Hills, Minn., emerged winners in the Adam Smith category for students who took advanced economics courses while North Penn High School, Lansdale, Penn., took the crown for students who took a single course in the subject.”

• Westchester Teens Plan for Strong Financial Futures (Mount Vernon NY Patch)

“Westchester youth are gaining some much-needed financial skills, learning to balance
budgets, build credit, pay for college, and save for retirement with money lessons and insight from local
experts. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas recently joined 100 students at Mount Vernon High School to help them
plan for their financial independence in adulthood.”

About the Author

Laura Matchett

After graduating with an education degree and spending 7 years in an elementary classroom, Laura made the switch to the non-profit world and loves interacting with students, educators and business professionals across the country. She is passionate about all students having access to high quality education and views personal finance education as one way to ‘level the playing field’. When Laura is not locating or creating high quality educational resources, you can find her mountain biking or searching for the best ramen in town!