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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Asking NFCU to teach kids about finances is like asking Safeway to teach kids about nutrition.  Doesn’t make sense.

Private businesses supporting the school is great. But I’m confused about an assembly during school hours for a private business to promote themselves to kids. That doesn’t seem like an appropriate use of school time.

I’m open to an explanation though if anyone has one.

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You know how sometimes your kids listen better to outsiders than they do to/for you? The same thing happens in classrooms. To help kids make meaningful connections between curriculum and "the real world," teachers have started more deliberately involving professionals in fields that relate to what kids are studying in their students' learning experiences. Teachers are inviting community members (such as parents/guardians or business partners) to share a bit about their experiences, which can help build a sense of purpose and create buy-in for students. It's one thing for your teacher to tell you about "when is this ever gonna matter," and its another thing to hear from someone who is an expert, especially for a 12- or 13-year-old.

My guess is that perhaps this was a connection -- kickoff, maybe? -- to the econ and personal finance standards covered in 8th grade. It's not about self-promotion but rather about engaging students in learning that feels more relevant. [/quote]

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