Article: "Financial literacy education lags in U.S. high schools

I found this article, "Financial literacy education lags in U.S. high schools," and thought I would share this information so that you can see where your state currently falls with their financial literacy grade.  Since I live in Kansas, our state received a "C" - but as I meet adult learners who have attended schools in Kansas, I believe that grade is generous

As a math educator, I struggle with finding the time to teach concepts for algebra, geometry, computation, etc and finding the time to teach the math that will impact adult learners for the rest of their lives.  Learners need to understand how to do a budget, save money, invest, and plan for retirement.  Isn't that type of math just as important as the algebra, geometry, etc.?  I believe that it is.

I would be interested in connecting with someone from Utah, since the article states that there is a state mandate to teach financial literacy in K-12.  If you are from Utah will you please let me know if you notice a difference with your adult populations and financial literacy?

Best,

Brooke Istas