Whitko High School Partners With Purdue Extension For ‘Reality Store’ Money Management Program
January 6, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.
Purdue Extension Kosciusko County announced its partnership with Whitko High School to bring the "Reality Store" program to students in eighth to 10th grade.
This educational initiative consists of seven interactive sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, designed to teach essential money management skills.
Through "Reality Store," students will engage in hands-on activities that empower them to track their spending, create budgets, weekly meal plans and navigate typical monthly expenses. This practical approach not only enhances financial literacy but also prepares students for real-life financial responsibilities, according to a provided news release.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Whitko High School to offer this valuable program," said Shannon Shepherd, health and human sciences educator for Purdue Extension Kosciusko County. "Financial education is crucial for students as they prepare for their futures, and 'Reality Store' provides them with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions."
The sessions will take place within the school, allowing students to learn in a familiar environment while gaining practical skills that will last a lifetime, the release states.
For more information about the "Reality Store" program or to learn how to implement it in a school, contact Shepherd at 574-372-2340 or [email protected].
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Purdue Extension Kosciusko County announced its partnership with Whitko High School to bring the "Reality Store" program to students in eighth to 10th grade.
This educational initiative consists of seven interactive sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, designed to teach essential money management skills.
Through "Reality Store," students will engage in hands-on activities that empower them to track their spending, create budgets, weekly meal plans and navigate typical monthly expenses. This practical approach not only enhances financial literacy but also prepares students for real-life financial responsibilities, according to a provided news release.
"We are thrilled to collaborate with Whitko High School to offer this valuable program," said Shannon Shepherd, health and human sciences educator for Purdue Extension Kosciusko County. "Financial education is crucial for students as they prepare for their futures, and 'Reality Store' provides them with the tools they need to make informed financial decisions."
The sessions will take place within the school, allowing students to learn in a familiar environment while gaining practical skills that will last a lifetime, the release states.
For more information about the "Reality Store" program or to learn how to implement it in a school, contact Shepherd at 574-372-2340 or [email protected].