Guest AuthorMay 1, 2019
4min578
We’re glad our Legislators didn’t give up.
Tag: financial literacy
Guest AuthorMay 1, 2019
A.G. GancarskiFebruary 5, 2019
4min954
The late senator had long advocated for the legislation.
A.G. GancarskiDecember 4, 2018
4min480
Late last week, state Sen. Travis Hutson honored his colleague, the late Sen. Dorothy Hukill, by introducing legislation that would help Florida students gain financial literacy. The St. Johns County Republican filed SB 114, which would “amend Florida Statute to require all students entering the 9th grade beginning in the 2019-2020 school year complete one-half credit dedicated […]
Michael MolineApril 26, 2017
4min434
Sen. Dorothy Hukill wasn’t there to defend herself, so her Senate colleagues plastered her name on legislation she long has sponsored to promote financial literacy education. The vote to sign on as a co-sponsor of the amendment was 36-0. The vote to approve the bill was the same. “This has been a bill that Sen. […]
Guest AuthorApril 26, 20154min222
Florida’s schools are supposed to prepare our students for success in life. Whether pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, we expect that students are ready for the real world based on what they learn in the classroom. But there is one area where we are perpetually failing the next generation: financial literacy and managing […]
Guest AuthorApril 21, 2015
4min210
Florida’s schools are supposed to prepare our students for success in life. Whether pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, we expect that students are ready for the real world based on what they learn in the classroom. But there is one area where we are perpetually failing the next generation: financial literacy and managing […]
Guest AuthorApril 20, 20154min157
The Florida Credit Union Association (FCUA), an affiliate of the League of Southeastern Credit Unions & Affiliates (LSCU), works year-round to empower Florida students with the financial education and understanding they will need as they transition into fiscal independence and become successful contributing members of society. This month, the FCUA is especially proud to be […]
James CallFebruary 12, 20155min181
Rep. Heather Fitzenhagen was flanked by bankers, financial advisors, educators and a representative of the Junior League when she explained support was growing daily for a proposal to mandate a one-semester financial literacy course for high school graduation. Then in walked Rep. Alan Williams to demonstrate bi-partisan support for a proposal by Fitzenhagen and Sen. Dorothy Hukill. […]
Guest AuthorJuly 24, 20143min206
It’s a sobering thought: Florida’s students are graduating from high school without a good understanding of how to manage money. Whether going off to college or entering the workforce, these young minds should have at least the basics of money matters down, right? The unfortunate truth is, nearly half of Florida’s graduating seniors lack comprehension […]