Beyond the Classroom: How ‘FinancialField Trips®’ are Solving the Retention Crisis in Maryland Schools

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Young adults from Diapers 2 Deposits (D2D) participating in a 'FinancialField Trip' at a car dealership, learning about financing, interest rates, and total cost of ownership as part of the F.A.S.T. Framework.

ROCKVILLE, MD — January 13, 2026 — Following the launch of its F.A.S.T. Framework, Maryland-based Diapers 2 Deposits, Inc. (D2D) is pulling back the curtain on the first pillar of its system: FinancialField Trips®. While traditional financial literacy relies on passive learning, D2D’s experiential model is designed to move students from observers to active participants in the regional economy.

The "F" in F.A.S.T.: Real-World Immersion via FinancialField Trips®

D2D’s FinancialField Trips® take students ages 10-24 out of the classroom and into high-stakes environments. By visiting car dealerships, banks, and investment properties, students engage in settings that bridge the gap between theory and practice.

"You can't learn to build wealth solely at a desk," says Whitney Ramirez, AFC®, Founder & CEO of Diapers 2 Deposits. "FinancialField Trips® are about context. When a student stands on a dealership lot, ROI becomes a physical reality, not just a vocabulary word."

Maryland’s New Standard for Engagement. The "F" pillar is currently being deployed through partnerships with Montgomery County Recreation, Baltimore County schools, NYC, and homeschool co-ops. By integrating 10 core instructional domains with these experiential trips, D2D is setting a new standard for how Maryland’s youth meet state-mandated financial literacy requirements.

The program's success is rooted in NeuroFinance, ensuring that the high-engagement environment of a field trip creates "sticky" memories that translate into long-term behavioral change.

About Diapers 2 Deposits, Inc. Diapers 2 Deposits is an award-winning, Maryland-based organization. Through its proprietary F.A.S.T. Framework, D2D empowers the next generation with the knowledge and habits required for lifelong financial capability.

Media Contact:

Whitney Ramirez, AFC®

Email: savvy@diapers2deposits.com

Website: www.diapers2deposits.com

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