Join the Conversation: Beyond the Financial Literacy Mandate

Across the country, financial literacy requirements are rapidly expanding, with more states requiring students to complete personal finance coursework before graduation. But while mandates may open the door, successful implementation requires far more than policy alone.

What do students actually need to navigate today’s financial realities? What support do teachers need to feel confident delivering this content? And how can schools, nonprofits, and community partners work together to make financial education meaningful and sustainable?

Join Financial Beginnings for a virtual roundtable discussion.

Beyond the Financial Literacy Mandate

A Conversation About What Schools, Teachers, and Students

Actually Need to Thrive

Tuesday, May 26

4:00 to 5:00 PM PST via Zoom

This conversation will explore:

• The growing national momentum around financial literacy requirements
• The gap between policy expectations and classroom reality
• What students need most at different life stages
• The challenges educators face in delivering financial education
• How schools and community partners can work together to support long-term success

Featuring perspectives from:

• Tracy Godat, Executive Director, FEPPP
• Adam Whalen, Northwest Regional ESD
• Kaori Yamada, Senior Vice President, U.S. Bank
• Moderated by Ronecca Norvell, CEO of Financial Beginnings.

Whether you're an educator, school leader, policymaker, nonprofit partner, volunteer, or financial institution representative, we invite you to join the conversation.