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HCISD expands financial literacy: districtwide month, classroom resources and new AP course partnership
Summary
Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee heard plans to scale financial literacy across K–12 with a district‑wide Financial Literacy Month, teacher resources, a College Board AP Business and Personal Finance course planned for 2026–27 and student Money Ambassador training.
At the Transforming Teaching and Learning Committee meeting, HCISD leaders presented a multi‑year plan to expand financial literacy instruction across the district, including classroom integration, staff professional development and new course offerings.
Dr. Kevin Garcia told trustees the district has begun a second year of implementation for the "Paying Dividends" financial‑literacy initiative. He said the district established a Financial Literacy Month in November last year and is encouraging every teacher to implement age‑appropriate lessons during the month. "One of the very first things we did…was establish a financial…
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