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Many personal-finance classes begin as electives, often spearheaded by one passionate teacher who builds their own curriculum.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Enriching curriculum, for example with more electives and career pathways.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024

While some language courses will still be available for students as electives, the university made it clear the programs were on the chopping block.

From Washington Times • Aug. 30, 2023

Students complete the core requirements of the business program, including 1,000 hours of industry experience and classes specific to the major, as well as electives in other parts of WSU that focus on aging.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 24, 2023

He was taking mostly electives, and he breezed through them with ease.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger