Financial education must not sacrifice student privacy

Monday, August 24, 2026Vince Shorb, National Financial Educators CouncilView original

Students need practical experience with financial education, but no classroom exercise should put their personal information at risk.

Financial education is gaining real momentum across the United States. More states are adopting mandates, more schools are adding graduation requirements, and more policymakers are acknowledging that students need practical preparation for the financial decisions they will face as adults.