Linda Hixson, Technology Teacher, Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School, Shenandoah Valley School DistrictLinda Hixson is a Technology Teacher at Shenandoah Valley Jr/Sr High School in the Shenandoah Valley School District of Pennsylvania.

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While research shows a favorable connection in between greater education and economic status, its crucial to acknowledge that the traditional route to college does not work for every trainee. It is important that every trainee have access to information that will assist them prepare for whatever path they pick.

Going with conventional college can prove challenging for many due to the increasing expenses. Given that the 1970s, college costs in the U.S. have actually tripled. Today, independent school costs approximately $30,000+ per year while public college expenses $22,000+ annually, according to U.S. News & & World Report.

I work with my high school trainees to guarantee they comprehend the crucial function of monetary preparation, no matter where their future takes them. The standards-aligned resources, like the self-paced finding out systems, are developed for any place learning is taking place and give educators like me a solid structure to assist students understand the labyrinth of topics related to finances and a set of techniques to assist them as they move through life.

While moving into the adult years, teens are faced with a variety of courses. Empowering trainees to choose which path works best for them and determine how to finest economically prepare for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first grownup choices set them on a trajectory towards success.