How Schools Can Teach Financial Literacy to Seniors Without Adding Staff Workload

Diapers 2 Deposits, an Overlea, Maryland-based financial education provider, has announced upcoming financial literacy programming specifically designed for the graduating class of 2026.

As graduation approaches, schools are taking a closer look at what it truly means to prepare students for life after high school. While academic achievement remains essential, educators are increasingly recognizing the importance of equipping seniors with practical life skills—particularly financial decision-making skills they will need immediately after graduation.

As the Class of 2026 prepares to cross graduation stages and step into adulthood, a growing number of schools are turning their attention to a question students often ask too late: How does money actually work after high school?