DISD’s STAG at Pleasant Grove offers parents financial literacy classes

In the library of the School for Talented and Gifted at Pleasant Grove, parents participate in a financial literacy class aimed at addressing the education deficit in finance. Financial coach Beatriz Carrillo highlights the lack of guidance for managing paychecks and emphasizes the importance of financial education. The 5-week program covers topics such as saving, investing, and understanding credit for optimal interest rates. With 75% of the student body classified as low socio-economic status, the initiative seeks to break financial cycles, empower parents, and positively impact student outcomes. Community Liaison Maribel Roca emphasizes the importance of education in breaking generational cycles. Parent Myriam Contreras expresses a desire to save for her children’s college education. Roca underscores the program’s goal to instill financial savvy for parents to support their children’s educational journey. Six mothers receive certificates of completion, symbolizing hope for a different financial future beyond living paycheck to paycheck.