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DEARBORN, Mich. – Learning how to manage money is a real-life skill that’s all too often overlooked in school. Henry Ford College and Dearborn Public Schools have launched the state’s first Financial Empowerment Curriculum. Financial literacy is an important skill set that our students will need throughout their lives. Russ Kavalhuna, President of Henry Ford CollegeREAD: Continuous education coverageThe first ever MI Financial Literacy Summit was held at Henry Ford College last year. State Treasurer Rachael Eubanks facilitated a discussion with experts from across the state about financial literacy and the role it has in shaping Michigan’s future.