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School board hears resolution to expand financial literacy instruction to fourth and eighth grades

Rutherford County School Board · January 7, 2026
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A board member introduced a resolution urging Rutherford County Schools to expand age‑appropriate financial literacy instruction by the end of fourth and eighth grades; the item was discussed and no formal vote was taken during the work session.

A board member on Tuesday introduced a resolution urging Rutherford County Schools to expand financial literacy instruction into elementary and middle school, adding grade‑level benchmarks at the end of fourth and eighth grades.

"Local school boards across Tennessee are being asked to partner with the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission to strengthen financial literacy…

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