CNBC – Sharon Epperson 
When it comes to the value of a dollar, most kids are at a loss. The sixth graders at Golden Door, a public charter school in Jersey City, New Jersey, are trying to change that. Starting in the fall, these 11- and 12-year-olds will be required by state law to learn the basics of saving and spending, the dangers of credit card debt and how to think about major expenses down the road, like a car or college. (more)