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Academic Advantage

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There is no question that education should be important to everyone in Main St. America. Education is the key to long term success and one of the major reasons why we share our experiences here on this blog. By learning and understanding more about the way that finances, Wall Street, and basic economics work every American will be better prepared to have financial success.

We often hear people ask how early they should teach their children about the value of money and finances. We are strong believers that it’s never too early for individuals to teach their children or have them participate in programs that help them better understand what money is, how it works, and ways that you can use it to have it grow.

For many children this starts with them understanding basic math principles. Often, children need additional assistance in their efforts to learn math that is essential to them understanding how money and finance can impact their lives. Luckily there are programs that help make sure all children are given a fair chance.

In 2001, new legislation that provided funding for struggling schools and school districts became law. It was designed to help insure that children across the country have every opportunity to learn by increasing the standards of accountability for schools. Even students that attend schools that struggle to help students progress with their education have opportunities to catch up and learn math principles that can help them throughout their lives.

Organizations like the Academic Advantage work with students by providing teachers as tutors after normal school hours (you can find Academic Advantage on social media here: Academic Advantage on YouTube, Academic Advantage on LinkedIn, Academic Advantage on Facebook, Academic Advantage on Pinterest, Academic Advantage on Twitter). The goal of these organizations is to help students succeed with their educational efforts. If you’re a Main Street American family and your children are struggling with school work be sure to look into programs available in your area. You have a good chance of finding an organization that can help tutor your children and reach the educational success now that can be the base for long term financial stability.

While you may not agree with all federal programs or how they’re structured, Americans should take advantage of those that will help them or their children reach higher level of education. Education can and does change lives.

Update: Turns out Academic Advantage, who we referenced in the article, is making a big hiring push. Checkout job listings here.

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