Answer: 20

Questions: 

• Given that this study is a decade old, do you think the findings still apply?
• Do you think the answer might vary based on the type of job that a high schooler has? 
• What do you think are the pros/cons for having a job while in high school? 

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Behind the numbers (University of Washington research): 

"Working part-time during high school may be unavoidable for many teenagers who need to save money for college or contribute to their familys household expenses. But a new study by a UW researcher shows that working during the school year can impede high school performance..."

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Check out this MOVE activity in the Career Unit: Career Comparison

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On the subject of careers, do your students dream of being an influencer? Check out the latest NGPF Arcade Game, Influenc'd! 

About the Author

Tim Ranzetta

Tim's saving habits started at seven when a neighbor with a broken hip gave him a dog walking job. Her recovery, which took almost a year, resulted in Tim getting to know the bank tellers quite well (and accumulating a savings account balance of over $300!). His recent entrepreneurial adventures have included driving a shredding truck, analyzing executive compensation packages for Fortune 500 companies and helping families make better college financing decisions. After volunteering in 2010 to create and teach a personal finance program at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto, Tim saw firsthand the impact of an engaging and activity-based curriculum, which inspired him to start a new non-profit, Next Gen Personal Finance.