Ariel Education Initiative

Ariel Education Initiative (AEI) was established to advance educational opportunities in traditionally underserved communities through innovative programming that integrates academic achievement, family involvement and community service.   AEI began as a small foundation, working with a group of students from a local public school, which endeavored to create a model program where financial education was prioritized as a vehicle for increased academic achievement and social advancement.  Since its incorporation in 1998, the Ariel Education Initiative has served as the fiscal backbone of Ariel Community Academy’s financial education and extended day programming. 

A message from our founders:

Dear Teachers and Students: 

We believe financial education is a human rights imperative so it is with great pleasure that we present FUTURES: Financially Literate Students for a Financially Literate Society. FUTURES is a transformational educational resource that will benefit our youth individually and our society as a whole. A better grasp of finance for all will lead to more equitable wealth creation. 

The FUTURES program guides students from a basic to an advanced understanding of personal finance, economics, entrepreneurship and investing concepts. It provides a platform for students to make sound financial decisions and construct strong wealth-building goals. Our students at Ariel Community Academy have proven that FUTURES is a game-changer. Since our first class was graduated, Ariel Community Academy students have become entrepreneurs, scholars, investment professionals and, perhaps most importantly, financially capable.

With evidence of the program’s success, we confidently share this resource with you. We are certain that it will have a positive impact on your lives, your school community, and the greater community. 

Everyone faces financial questions, often from a young age. Armed with these lessons, students will be better informed on how to meet those challenges and thrive. We are excited that you are joining us as we lay the foundation for building more secure and successful futures.

Sincerely,