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Van Cleve students speak with Edison State employees
Marissa Teneyuque and Ashley Homan to find out if
they have budgeted
properly to purchase clothing during the Real Money, Real World
financial literacy simulation.
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Van Cleve Students Participate in Edison State’s Kids to College Event
More than 300 sixth grade students and teachers from Van Cleve
Elementary School in Troy spent the day Friday attending classes and
learning real world financial responsibility at Edison State Community
College during the Kids to College event. The annual program is a
collaborative effort with Troy City Schools, The Ohio State University
Extension Office and is funded by a grant from the Troy Foundation.
This is the thirteenth year for the program at Edison State, which
provides students with a curriculum that focuses on financial literacy,
career choices, and the value of an education beyond high school.
“Our partnership with Van Cleve is very special and unique,” said
Stacey Bean, Enrollment Manager at Edison State. “I am proud we
continue to offer the Kids to College program year after year.”
Initial sessions are held at Van Cleve in the weeks leading up to the
event to help prepare students for a simulation that requires them to
make consumer decisions, pay bills and balance a checkbook.
“We spend several weeks in the classroom preparing the students for
their day here on campus. We discuss things like the importance of a
college education, career choices, taxes and deductions, checking and
savings accounts, and how to make smart financial decisions for
themselves and their family. The students are given various jobs,
income, and children during their first lesson in the classroom.”
While at Edison State, students spent time in the classroom learning
about a variety of topics ranging from anatomy and physics to business
and early childhood education.
“While on campus, every student experiences the Real Money, Real World
simulation,” added Bean. “It is truly a wonderful event to be a part
of. The community support is phenomenal and several Edison State
faculty and staff participate in the event.”
“This event couldn’t take place without the many volunteers who ensure
the 300 plus energetic sixth grade students get an experience they
won’t soon forget.”
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