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Ariel Community Academy
Public, Urban
Grades K-8
Chicago, IL
What makes this a SCHOOL THAT WORKS
Financial Literacy
An Early Start on Financial Literacy Pays Off
Teaching about finance begins in kindergarten at Ariel Community Academy, a public K-8 school on the south side of Chicago, with the goal of helping students develop real-world decision-making skills that will guide them later in life.
Financial Literacy
Getting an Early Start on Financial Literacy
A financial-literacy curriculum provides real-world context for learning and helps students directly connect school with their future goals.
Financial Literacy
Infographic: The Value of Financial Literacy
Students who learn financial literacy skills gain a wealth of knowledge that will yield returns well into their future.
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Resources and Lesson Plans for Financial Literacy
Educators from Ariel Community Academy, in Chicago, have provided lesson plans and web resources to help you get started.
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