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Georgia Program Empowers Students with Financial Education and Investments

11/14/2025

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In the Clarke County School District in Athens, Georgia, the Gifted Savings program gives every high school senior an investment portfolio and financial education.
The initiative has achieved 90% participation among eligible students.
Executive director Josh Landay of the Clarke County School District says early investment education can combat intergenerational poverty.
Gifted Savings, in partnership with TED-Ed, plans to expand to 12–15 schools nationwide to empower more students.

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In the Clarke County School District in Athens, Georgia, the Gifted Savings program gives every high school senior an investment portfolio and financial education.
The initiative has achieved 90% participation among eligible students.
Executive director Josh Landay of the Clarke County School District says early investment education can combat intergenerational poverty.
Gifted Savings, in partnership with TED-Ed, plans to expand to 12–15 schools nationwide to empower more students.