Birmingham Schools Teach Financial Freedom | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Birmingham’s $1 million IMC Financial Freedom Project is transforming how students, families, and teachers think about money—now rolling out in every city school after starting in just six schools. Already empowering nearly 3,800 students and helping secure over $1.25 million in student loan forgiveness, the program offers free workshops, one-on-one financial coaching, and even an investment club with Edward Jones. With 73% of high schoolers and 96% of middle schoolers reporting increased confidence in managing money, the initiative proves that hands-on financial education builds real…