Goalsetter Classroom: The EdTech Solution Helping States Meet Financial Literacy Mandates Without Breaking Budgets

Goalsetter's award-winning app pairs with its proprietary classroom curriculum to improve financial literacy mastery for high school students up to 47% from pre-assessments

BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Goalsetter, the award-winning family financial education-focused spending and savings platform, has launched Goalsetter Classroom, the most effective and budget-friendly solution to closing the financial literacy gap in American education. Paired with its interactive Goalsetter app that gamifies learning and empowers students with essential money management skills, Goalsetter Classroom has proven to give teachers a comprehensive financial literacy curriculum that helps them meet increasing legislative demands.

A startling reality persists as nearly 30 states enact financial literacy mandates for K-12 education – no state has met the minimum standards for effective financial education, according to a recent National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) analysis.

"As states scramble to implement financial literacy mandates, most public schools are left without the funding or the financial educators needed to meet them," said Goalsetter Founder and CEO Tanya Van Court. "Goalsetter Classroom has proven to eliminate these barriers, ensuring every student—regardless of zip code—receives engaging, generationally relevant, and standards-aligned financial education that prepares them for real-world success."

Unlike traditional financial literacy programs that rely on costly educator training and resource-intensive implementation, Goalsetter Classroom delivers a fully scalable, high-impact curriculum at a fraction of the cost. The platform has helped districts like Portsmouth Public Schools (VA) and East Baton Rouge Parish Schools (LA) achieve double-digit gains in student financial literacy mastery, proving that quality education doesn't have to come with a high price tag.

• Portsmouth Public Schools, VA – After implementing Goalsetter in high school economics classes, students demonstrated an 83% mastery of financial literacy concepts—a 47% increase from pre-assessments. Teachers reported higher student engagement in budgeting, credit, and savings discussions.
• East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, LA – A summer pilot for middle school students resulted in an 82% mastery rate on key financial concepts, with parents advocating for an expansion of the program district-wide.

"The impact of Goalsetter Classroom in school districts has been transformative," said Goalsetter Director of Education Joyce Smith. "We've seen students go from having little financial knowledge to confidently discussing budgeting, credit, and investing in just a few weeks. At the same time, teachers feel more equipped than ever, thanks to our professional learning services that provide content knowledge, implementation strategies, and ongoing support. When educators have the right tools and training, they can bring financial literacy to life in a way that truly resonates with students."

Goalsetter Classroom provides comprehensive professional learning services to ensure educators feel confident and supported in teaching financial literacy. Teachers receive training to build strong content knowledge and guidance on effectively implementing the curriculum and digital tools in their classrooms. The program also empowers educators with research-backed teaching methodologies, bridging the gap between high-quality curriculum and real-world classroom delivery.

Additionally, Goalsetter offers logistics planning support to seamlessly integrate personal finance education into existing courses and programs. To ensure ongoing success, teachers have access to dedicated office hours and on-demand videos, providing continuous support and answers to frequently asked questions.

In 2024, a Goalsetter–Mastercard white paper reinforced Goalsetter's impact, showing that 84% of users improved their savings habits, 52% explored investing, and 88% had more open financial conversations—proving that effective financial education drives real-world behavior change.

About Goalsetter Classroom
Goalsetter Classroom is a turnkey financial literacy solution platform designed to help schools meet state-mandated financial education requirements without the need for additional funding or specialized instructors. Aligned with National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) standards, the curriculum delivers engaging, culturally relevant, and results-driven financial education that equips students with the real-world skills they need to build financial independence. By leveraging interactive, game-based learning and research-backed methodologies, Goalsetter Classroom has driven double-digit increases in student financial literacy mastery in school districts nationwide. Through public-private partnerships, the program is made available at no cost to schools, ensuring that all students—regardless of background—can access high-quality financial education.

About Goalsetter
Founded in 2016, the affiliated Goalsetter companies are family saving, investing, financial education, and smart spending platforms that make it easy for the whole family to go cashless while teaching them how to be money-smart. Centered around fun, relevant, and engaging financial education content, Goalsetter companies' innovative money platform for families provides users with an FDIC-Insured Savings Account powered by Webster Bank, N.A.; an investment platform powered by Goalsetter Advisors, LLC; game-based financial education quizzes; the "Learn before you Burn" parental control feature on the debit card and the "Learn to Earn" financial reward program; as well as the latest cybersecurity features to protect user privacy.

Goalsetter was founded by former Nickelodeon and Discovery Education children's digital programming executive Tanya Van Court. For more about Goalsetter visit www.goalsetter.co.

Goalsetter is a financial technology company and not a bank. Banking services are provided by Webster Bank, N.A., Member FDIC.

Goalsetter Advisors, LLC d/b/a Goalsetter Gold is a SEC registered investment adviser and an affiliate of Goalsetter. Investment advice is provided by Goalsetter Gold and investments in your Goalsetter Gold account are not FDIC INSURED, NOT BANK GUARANTEED and MAY LOSE VALUE

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