Student-run credit unions provide financial services within several Minnesota high schools, offering a unique learning experience for students involved in their operation and lessons in personal financial management.

An official from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation on March 3 shared those advantages with educators attending a conference sponsored by the Minnesota Council on Social Studies.

In May 2013, Minnesota's K-12 Academic Standards in Social Studies were revised to include new educational requirements for personal finance. Even prior to the mandate, existing partnerships between credit unions and schools were already addressing the issue. 

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