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H R Block Budget Research Paper

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So often we hear about teaching the whole child. Today, more than ever, personal finance knowledge and awareness are a critical part of what it means to teach the whole child. What's been made increasingly clear over the last few years is the ever-changing world of finance. Specifically, that the world of finance isn't going to become simpler, but rather more complex. Check out some surprising results about where and to whom kids turn when it comes to getting more information about finance in this survey and infographic. Enter the H$R Block Budget Challenge! This challenge probably isn't like other challenges you may be familiar with... this challenge is awarding up to $3 million dollars in classroom grants and student scholarships. Not too bad for just another …show more content…

This challenge is open to all accredited public and private schools, as well as all home schooled students. Students must be 14 years of age or older and must be enrolled in grades 9-12 to be eligible. Did I mention this is FREE?! For all you educators out there trying to figure out how this might fit in your curriculum or how this won't be a huge additional workload, check out some of these budget challenge lesson plans and student activities. No need to recreate the wheel with this challenge! You should also check out the educational games H$R Block has created to help teach and raise awareness of personal finance. And, don't worry, you still have time to sign up! The next simulation challenge starts on 1/14/16 with two additional sessions starting after that on 1/28/16 and 2/11/16. Click here to learn more and sign up for this exciting opportunity for your students! Perhaps something I love most about this challenge is the statement H$R Block makes right on their main webpage for this

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