Financing

Financial Literacy: Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Financial literacy activities in middle school curriculums ensure that students begin developing their financial skills, such as money management, savings and investing, and credit and debit, early on. That way, they can carry those important and beneficial financial skills with them into their future. Sixth through eighth grade, will include reaching students on topics including the importance of financial responsibility, money management, and smart decision making to ensure overall financial well-being. While middle schoolers tend to understand concepts, like simple financial cost judgments and assigning values to goods and labor, they may not necessarily know how to use these concepts in their own lives. That’s where financial education comes into play. Starting with basic concepts on financial responsibility, smart decision making, and goal setting can build the foundation for further learning and understanding and help students build skills for real-world success. This course will also give them hands-on experience in entrepreneurship and innovation by starting a business, launching a product, or offering a service.

You may ask Mr. Watson questions by emailing her at jewatson@mylusd.org