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A Heartfelt Thank You to Principal Hautigan and Governor Ron DeSantis: Financial Literacy Is Changing Lives at Piper High School

In today’s economy—where every dollar matters and the future feels increasingly uncertain—teaching young people how money works is no longer optional. It is essential. And at Piper High School, we are witnessing firsthand how the right curriculum, the right support, and the right leadership can transform an entire generation’s relationship with money, opportunity, and financial freedom. Today, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to two individuals whose leadership has made

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Dec 10, 20253 min read

Holiday Spending & Life Hours Student Worksheet.

Holiday Spending & Life Hours Worksheet Student Name: ____________________________ Date: ________________ 1. List Your Top 3 Christmas/Holiday Gift Items: Item 1: ________________________________________________ Item 2: ________________________________________________ Item 3: ________________________________________________ 2. Research the Price and Country of Origin for Each Item: Item 1 Price: __________________ Country of Origin: __________________ Item 2 Price: _

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Dec 2, 20254 min read

🧰 Lesson Plan: The Value of Work — College vs. Trades

Grade Level: 9–12 (Financial Literacy / Economics / Career Readiness) Duration: 90 minutes (can be split into two 45-minute sessions) 🎯 Lesson Objectives By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Compare and contrast the costs and benefits of trade schools and college education. Analyze annual salaries in construction trades using real-world data. Calculate return on investment (ROI) for education pathways. Evaluate how education debt impacts long-term financi

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Oct 21, 20252 min read