An inschool, financial literacy program — where kids learn about saving money and older kids serve as bank tellers — was started in the wake of the 2008 economic crisis. This year, TS Bank operates banking for kids in four Southwest Iowa schools. “I’ve learned to count my money and to do it carefully without errors and get more efficient ways to do it,” fourthgrader, Bentley Belmont said. “It’s really fun to see the growth that they’ve had. And the excitement,” said Traci Dresher, programs manager for TS Bank. Principal Charla Johnson says it’s not just financial literacy, but math skills, and for the older kids serving as tellers: “They’re learning all about being trustworthy, responsible, being a good member of service to other people..."