When you think of personal finance lessons, you probably think about some of the classics of the genre: budgeting, taxes, insurance. Those are staples, and they certainly are taught in schools around the country. But as more states adopt personal finance education requirements, they are also tailoring the classwork to help students navigate their local economies.
Case in point: The state of Oklahoma, where casinos are big business, and students are required to learn about both the economic impact and the risks of gambling as part of their personal finance education.
There are more than 140 casinos in the state, making it second only to Nevada, according to a count by the American Gaming Association.
