-- Discover Expands
Pathway
to Financial Success in Schools
Program with Discovery
Education, Offering Financial Education Curriculum to Middle School
Students Across the Country --
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Fifty-nine percent of Americans ages 18-26 who have taken a financial
education course believe the lessons will save them more than $10,000
over the course of their lifetimes, according to a new survey from
Discover.
Discover released the survey results today in conjunction with Discovery
Education as the two companies announced their Pathway
to Financial Success in Schools program will be extended to a
younger age group: middle school students. The program provides
comprehensive financial literacy curriculum free of charge through
self-paced modules, classroom activities and family extension
activities. The two companies launched a financial education curriculum
for high school students last November.
The survey also revealed more than three quarters (78%) of respondents
have taken a financial education course at some point in their
lifetimes, and 81 percent of those who took a financial education course
in college or as adults report feeling somewhat or very confident in
their ability to make smart financial decisions.
“It’s encouraging to see younger Americans investing in their financial
futures,” says Matt Towson, Director of Community Affairs for Discover.
“It’s important to think of new ways to help Americans of all ages
become more financially empowered and capable when it comes to their
finances so they can take control of their financial future.”
“Our shared goal with Discover is to provide immersive and engaging
instruction to promote fiscal responsibility among young students,” said Lori
McFarling, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, Discovery
Education. “We are excited to expand the Pathway to Financial
Success program in order to empower the next generation to make
prudent and informed financial decisions.”
The survey showed more young consumers (ages 18-22) have taken financial
education courses (80%) compared to those just a few years older than
them (ages 23-26; 76%), which may suggest more schools may be offering
financial education as part of their curriculum compared to a few years
ago. Further, knowledge about whether schools are required to offer
financial education courses seems to be increasing over time. The survey
found 44 percent of consumers ages 18-22 live in a state where schools
are required to offer financial education courses to students, compared
to 35 percent of consumers ages 23-26.
“It’s exciting for educators to be empowered to teach students financial
literacy and healthy money management habits. Through the ‘Pathway to
Financial Success in Schools’ program, Discovery Education and Discover
Financial Services are providing students nationwide with engaging tools
that make it simple to understand how to make smart financial choices in
every aspect of their lives,” said Jacqueline Prester, Business
and Technology Teacher, Mansfield Public Schools, Massachusetts.
Since its inception in 2017, Pathway to Financial Success in Schools
has made a profound impact on high schools across America. It has
reached approximately 119,244 students nationwide and continues to
empower high school students to achieve better financial futures.
Pathway to Financial Success in Schools resources are available
at no cost at pathwayinschools.com
and are also available through Discovery Education Streaming. For more
information about Discovery Education’s digital content and professional
development services, visit discoveryeducation.com.
Stay connected with Discovery Education through social media on Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram
and Pinterest
@DiscoveryEd.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues
the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private
student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, checking and savings
accounts and certificates of deposit through its direct banking
business. It operates the Discover Global Network comprised of Discover
Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one
of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club
International, a global payments network with acceptance in 190
countries and territories. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital
content and professional development for K-12, transforming teaching and
learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content that
supports the implementation of Common Core, professional development,
assessment tools, and the largest professional learning community of its
kind. Serving 4.5 million educators and over 50 million students,
Discovery Education's services are in half of U.S. classrooms, 50
percent of all primary schools in the UK, and more than 50 countries.
Discovery Education partners with districts, states and like-minded
organizations to captivate students, empower teachers, and transform
classrooms with customized solutions that increase academic achievement.
Discovery Education is powered by Discovery Communications (NASDAQ:
DISCA, DISCB, DISCK), the number one nonfiction media company in the
world. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
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Discover
Matt Towson
matthewtowson@discover.com
224-405-5649
or
Discovery
Education
Charmion Kinder
Charmion_Kinder@discovery.com
240-274-2173
Source: Discover Financial Services