A Long-Overdue Awakening in American Schools Across the country, high schools are finally admitting what parents have known for years: kids were never taught how money actually works. By 2031, nearly three-quarters of public high school students will be required to take a personal finance course to graduate. That’s a massive jump from just 11% in 2023. On paper, it sounds like progress. And it is. But it also raises an unavoidable question. Why now? If financial literacy is so essential, why did generations of Americans leave school unprepared to handle debt, taxes, investing, or even basic budgeting? The System Worked — Just Not for You Let’s be honest. The old system didn’t fail. It functioned exactly as designed. A…
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