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, Multimedia Managing Editor

Henry is a junior, and this is his second year on The Southerner staff. When he’s not writing or leading multimedia coverage, he plays school and travel baseball, practices or listens to music and engages in youth civic advocacy. He also participates in Ethics Bowl, Model U.N., Midtown Votes and Investment Club, among other activities. He hopes to continue making a difference.

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