"As the Maryland State Treasurer, I understand the vital importance of being a knowledgeable financial consumer in today’s complex economic environment. Too often I see Marylanders struggle with bankruptcy, stifling debt, and the unintended consequences of financial decisions. Managing a household budget, and saving for life goals such as college, a home, a car, a family, or retirement are skills that must be taught and practiced well before adulthood. I applaud the work of the Maryland Council on Economic Education, a nonprofit that trains our teachers to teach financial education to Maryland students. While their work has touched hundreds of thousands of teachers, students, and families statewide with many success stories, together we want to reach every single student so all students have the opportunity to learn the skills to become financially capable adults. These life skills build stronger families and communities across Maryland. Financial education in our classrooms is essential to Maryland’s future workforce and long-term economic competitiveness."
- Nancy K. Kopp, Treasurer of Maryland
