Charles County Public Schools

Financial Literacy Curriculum Analysis Dashboard

Overall Compliance
45%

55% deficiency against Maryland State Standards

Highest Compliance Area
Plan and Manage Money

53% compliance rate

Lowest Compliance Area
Manage Risks

68% deficiency rate

Implementation Timeline
5 Phases

Full implementation within one academic year

Compliance by Grade Band
Percentage of curriculum meeting Maryland State Standards
Grades 3-538%
Grades 6-845%
Grades 9-1252%
Overall45%
Standards with Highest Deficiencies
Areas needing most attention
Manage Risks68%
Create and Build Wealth64%
Make Informed Decisions59%
Manage Credit and Debt53%
Key Economic Benefits
Top financial impacts of financial literacy education
Reduced Foreclosure32%

32% lower foreclosure rates

Reduced Bankruptcy28%

28% lower bankruptcy filing rates

Workforce Development24%

24% higher retention rates

Higher Earning Potential16.4%

16.4% more over lifetimes

Tax Base Increase15%

12-15% increase in small business formation

Public Assistance Reduction9%

7-9% reduction in public assistance costs

Executive Summary
Key findings from the curriculum analysis

Current State

The Charles County financial literacy curriculum shows a 45% overall compliance rate with Maryland State Standards, with significant deficiencies across all grade bands and standard areas.

Economic Impact

Implementation of a comprehensive financial literacy curriculum is projected to generate substantial economic benefits including increased tax base, reduced public assistance expenditures, and higher earning potential.

Implementation Approach

A five-phase implementation plan has been developed to address curriculum deficiencies, with full implementation achievable within one academic year.

Critical Areas

The most significant deficiencies are in "Manage Risks" (68% deficiency) and "Create and Build Wealth" (64% deficiency) - areas vital for long-term economic stability.