Everfi survey shows 79% of parents trust banks more if they fund school financial education

• Everfi’s Aug. 11, 2026 parent survey flagged rising demand for school financial education, creating a potential growth lane for bank-funded classroom programs.
• 79% of parents said they would trust a financial institution more if it provided financial education; 76% said institutions should give back locally.
• 88% backed requiring personal finance for high school graduation; 87% ranked money skills as important as core subjects.
• Access remained uneven despite 30 states requiring a standalone course; 63% knew local requirements; 61% said their child received instruction.

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