South Middle School, Royal Credit Union bring financial literacy program to students

Matthew Baughman, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·4 min read

Nov. 8—EAU CLAIRE — In continuing to educate students in financial literacy and education, Royal Credit Union members spoke at South Middle School on Wednesday to celebrate the start of their 31st student-led financial education program.

This school will serve as another site for Royal Credit Union's School $ense, a financial education program that has team members operate credit union locations in grade, middle and high schools.

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