Allen Perry Brings Financial Literacy to the Nation’s Largest High School with Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen
Allen Perry’s Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen connected with students from Brooklyn Tech High School in New York
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In an era where financial literacy is still treated as an elective instead of a core life skill, Allen Perry is taking deliberate action to close the gap. His children’s financial literacy book, Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen, is more than culturally relevant reading—it is a practical educational tool designed to introduce money management, ownership, discipline, and long-term financial thinking to students at an early age. The Industry Cosign recognizes this work as timely and necessary, particularly following Perry’s recent visit to Brooklyn Technical High School, the largest public high school in the United States.
Brooklyn Technical High School is one of the nation’s most prestigious and academically demanding institutions, widely known for its emphasis on STEM education, leadership development, and college readiness. Serving a diverse student population that is approximately 70% Asian and 7% Black, Brooklyn Tech reflects the future of American education—multicultural, competitive, and globally minded. Allen Perry’s presence on campus underscores a growing shift in education: recognizing financial literacy as an essential component of student success rather than a supplemental topic.
The visit was facilitated through Raymond Bradshaw, a longtime Physics teacher with nearly 20 years at Brooklyn Tech who also leads a literacy initiative at the school. Bradshaw teaches Physics and Personal Finance, an innovative pairing that blends analytical thinking with real-world financial application. His program, Dollars and Sense from Broke Technite to Millionaire Alum, provided the framework through which Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen was introduced to students, reinforcing the importance of financial education alongside academic rigor.
What resonated most during Perry’s visit was how effectively Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen connected with students. Traditional financial education often fails to engage young audiences, but Perry’s approach meets students where they are—using hip-hop culture, accessible language, and relatable storytelling to break down complex financial concepts. The book creates an entry point for conversations about money that many students are not having at home, while remaining inclusive and relevant across demographics.
From an industry and education standpoint, this moment matters. Schools nationwide are searching for modern financial literacy programs that are both effective and culturally responsive. Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen positions itself as a scalable solution for principals, educators, after-school programs, and school districts seeking to better prepare students for real-world financial decision-making.
The Industry Cosign views Allen Perry’s feature at Brooklyn Technical High School as a signal moment in the evolution of financial education. When the largest high school in the country embraces a culturally grounded financial literacy author, it sets a precedent for schools across America. Hip-Hop 4 Freshmen belongs in classrooms, libraries, and literacy initiatives nationwide. The book is available for individual and institutional purchase at hiphop4freshmen.com and stands as a meaningful investment in the financial future of the next generation.