Chicago sixth graders making ‘cents’ out of their futures

They're too young for car payments, but these CPS students are learning how to make money work for them. Yeah, 30 students just finished a financial literacy program. Tia Ewing had the honor of hosting their graduation. Tia shows us why these young scholars deserve a little credit even before they start building it. They may be too young for a credit score, but these sixth graders at House School of Excellence have already earned some serious credit. Some were nervous to grace the stage, others a little antsy for their big moment in the spotlight, but all 30 had something worth celebrating. At first I was nervous and now I feel okay. And Laniyla should feel good. After six weeks learning to budget, save, invest, and understand credit, these students are officially financial literacy graduates. The lessons come courtesy of the Daisy Foundation and Old National Bank. The Chicago-rooted Daisy Foundation has spent a decade uplifting women and children, from holiday surprises and scholarships to connecting families with critical resources. Now they're investing in financial futures, bringing banking professionals into 6th grade classrooms. Our next student is Lavonte Burnett. Students even earned Daisy Bucks, fake money, but real lessons and also real rewards. Chicago's Deputy Mayor for Education and Youth and 37th Ward Alderwoman Emma Mitts were among those celebrating. I had the honor of hosting it as a proud product of Chicago Public Schools. I had this message. So it's about time that we celebrate the good things that young people are doing. Since its inception, the Daisy Foundation has reached hundreds of students in Chicago and Milwaukee. One of the commitments that we make to our principals is creating opportunities of exposure because we know that exposure is the greatest pathway to success. And Old National Bank is giving the Howe School community free access to more than 40 financial education lessons. We are launching... Thirty graduates, six weeks of hard work, and a whole lot of potential. They may still be counting their allowance. But these young scholars are already making their futures count. the chance to do this. Tia Ewing, Fox Chicago.