Ep 112 | Financial literacy: Setting up kids for stable futures

Jennifer Causey is a social studies teacher at Pine Forest High School whose econ class includes a mock investing challenge. She is working to end the cycle of poverty in Escambia county, by not just educating kids on money management basics, but making growing it accessible and fun. In this episode she shares what motivates her to dig in, when others short change this issue, and where to start if you’re feeling behind.    Guest: Jennifer Causey: $500 stipend for FL Educator for completing free personal finance PD | On Demand Personal Finance courses for teachers, including homeschool teachers (all free) | Debt Free MillennialsGuest: Humphrey Yang: YAHOO Finance | Personal FinanceThe Florida Department of Education just released district and school grades and we're are beyond thrilled to announce that Escambia County Public Schools has achieved a district grade of ‘A.’  This means that 83% of ECPS schools upheld or exceeded past years’ performances!Learn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost:  Meredith Hackwith Edwards