• Twin Falls High School personal finance class learns about home buying (KMTV11.com)

Lorraine Rapp’s personal finance class went to an open house Thursday and visited with two real estate agents and a mortgage loan officer. The real estate agents gave them a tour and provided information on the property.

• Newark’s Teacher Of The Year Is A Master Internship Matchmaker (Newark Patch)

The Newark Public School District honored Brian Klasner as its “Teacher of the Year” on Tuesday at East Side High School for his “exceptional teaching abilities and the impact he has made on his students,” administrators announced….Klasner currently teaches world history and financial literacy to ninth and twelfth graders at East Side Big Picture Academy (ESBPA), a student-centered learning academy within East Side High School.

• Jefferson High students learn real-world budgeting firsthand (Daily Union)

Ninety Jefferson High School students experienced the trial of real-life household budgeting Thursday during the high school’s annual Reality Day. The results were eye-opening. The students were assigned a certain scenario based on a career they’re interested in entering and their potential income from that job.

• Washington College students could get course in financial literacy (The Spokesman-Review)

Incoming freshmen at Washington’s public colleges will get a course in financial literacy starting with the upcoming school year if the Legislature gives the schools the money to pay for it. A bill signed Thursday requires the state’s colleges and universities to make sure new students take a seminar that provides them with information about financial aid, scholarships, work study and loan options, and an overview of their costs and consequences. It also must provide information on average salaries for a range of jobs and contact information for financial aid resources.

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!