The Importance of Financial Education in Schools

The text discusses the importance of financial education in schools and the inclusion of financial education in the Brazilian National Common Core Curriculum (BNCC). It emphasizes the need for students to develop the ability to plan their lives and make sound financial decisions from an early age. The text also highlights the difference between financial education and financial mathematics. It provides links to materials and tools to support financial education and lists specific competencies related to financial education in the BNCC. Additionally, it mentions the challenges faced by teachers in implementing financial education and provides resources and courses available for educators and individuals seeking to improve their financial literacy. The text also includes information about prominent figures in the financial education space and resources for simulating financial scenarios.