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Breaking down the systems behind how we learn (or don’t learn) about money, and what schools and governments are doing about it.


What Students Really Think About Curriculum Censorship
Censoring curriculum does not protect students. It silences truth and limits our future. We want the full story.

Akshita Kasthuri
Jun 8, 20252 min read


What Gen Z Needs to Know About Title IX Changes
Title IX is meant to protect students from discrimination. But most of us do not even know what rights we really have.

Akshita Kasthuri
May 30, 20252 min read


How Local School Boards Are Quietly Shaping Your Daily Life
School boards decide what we learn, how we're disciplined, and what programs exist. Most students do not even know who is on theirs.

Akshita Kasthuri
May 27, 20252 min read


Minimum Wage Debates: Are Teen Workers Being Undervalued?
Teen workers do real labor for real reasons, but policy rarely treats them that way. The minimum wage debate needs to include Gen Z too.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 28, 20252 min read


What’s the FAFSA Delay and Why Should We Care?
The FAFSA delay isn’t just a glitch. It’s leaving millions of students without answers at the most critical moment in their college journey.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Climate Policy 101: What Gen Z Should Know About the Green New Deal
The Green New Deal is more than a hashtag. It’s about climate, justice, and Gen Z's future. Here's what you should actually know

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 16, 20253 min read


When Equity Stops at the Classroom Door: How School Funding Fails the Students Who Need It Most
School equity starts with funding. If we ignore how money flows, we ignore who gets left behind.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 9, 20252 min read


The TikTok Ban: Free Speech, Safety, or Something Else?
TikTok's ban isn't just about safety. It's about speech, power, and who controls Gen Z's voice online.

Akshita Kasthuri
Apr 5, 20252 min read


What Is the Robinhood Plan and Who Benefits from It?
The Robinhood Plan shifts wealth through taxes and public programs. But who really benefits, and is it fair? Let's break it down.

Akshita Kasthuri
Mar 26, 20253 min read
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