Schools recognized by state treasurer

Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague has announced Springboro Schools as a Compass Award honoree for the month of October. The monthly recognition program commends organizations, programs and individuals across the state who are working to guide Ohioans toward financial literacy and empowerment.

“A solid foundation of financial literacy strengthens individuals, families, and the overall economic health of Ohio,” said Sprague. “Our October Compass Award honorees are equipping the next generation of leaders with the skills needed for the modern workforce. We’re proud to recognize the schools and organizations across the state that are working hard to teach Ohioans how to make informed career and financial decisions.”

Springboro Schools, which was one of only two groups awarded as an honoree this month, has placed an emphasis on financial education programming. In addition to using the “Real Money. Real World” program, students have access a variety of finance-focused curriculum. While at Springboro Junior High School, students are educated about potential careers later in life, and students at Springboro High School have access to business courses and must complete a mandatory course covering financial literacy.

The district implemented its Introduction to Personal Finance course in 2013-14 as a graduation requirement of all students. This was nine years prior to the State’s Senate Bill 1 requirement, which was signed in Oct. 2021. Springboro Schools introduced its “Careers and Consumer Concepts” class as a lead into financial literacy in 2016-17 for all junior high students in grades 7-8.