The Spark Weekly 3.13.2025: How to Help Your Child Save and The Teacher Shortage

Published Apr 13, 2025, 4:00 PM

Coming up on this week's edition of The Spark Weekly.

 

Saving money is one of the most important habits a young person can develop—but for students and families alike, navigating the many savings options can be overwhelming. From traditional savings accounts to 529 college plans, understanding which tools to use and when can make all the difference in building a solid financial future.

 

also, on the program

A study from the Penn State Center for Evaluation and Education and Policy Analysis (CEEPA) shows that fully one third of school districts in Pennsylvania had teacher vacancies, with Special Education faculty especially hard to find. We talk with Dr. Edward Fuller, Associate Professor of Education and co-author of the study.