If you’re going to get by in this world, understanding how money works can help a lot. 

Yet, financial education is not a high school graduation requirement in Washington. 

That could change under a new proposal from state lawmakers.

KUOW’s Zaki Hamid talks with UW’s Helen Andrews about why the effort has been so challenging.

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Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.

 

If you&rsquo;re going to get by in this world, understanding how money works can help a lot.&nbsp;
Yet, financial education is not a high school graduation requirement in Washington.&nbsp;
That could change under a new proposal from state lawmakers.
KUOW&rsquo;s Zaki Hamid talks with UW&rsquo;s Helen Andrews about why the effort has been so challenging.
We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. <a href="https://www.kuow.org/donate/seattlenow">Tap here</a> to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed.&nbsp;
Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at <a href="mailto:seattlenow@kuow.org">seattlenow@kuow.org</a>, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or<a href="https://www.kuow.org/feedback"> leave us feedback online</a>.
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Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

Seattle Now is KUOW's flagship daily news podcast. Seattle Now brings you quick headlines, smart analysis, and award-winning local news. New episodes every weekday morning and afternoon. Start and end your day with Seattle Now, from KUOW and the NPR Network.

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