Student-founded ‘Kidconomy’ teaches teens financial literacy

Henry Eckersley

February 16, 2025

Midtown High School juniors and financial interns Nathan Brawner and Rueben Mackler discuss their financial literacy blog, Kidconomy. Found at www.Kidconomy.org, the blog aims to educate middle schoolers and high schoolers on making their own financial decisions and learning about basic economics. Host: Henry Eckersley Music Credits (Courtesy of CapCut): (1) Café Jazz (2) Soft focus moments (3) Quiet reading sounds

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Henry Eckersley, Writer

Henry Eckersley is a sophomore and this is his first year on the Southerner. When he is not writing, he spends most of his time playing for the Midtown baseball team, practicing or listening to music, or working on his podcasts. He looks forward to his time on the staff and hopes to make a difference.

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