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Welcome to the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy

Jump$tart is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of pre-kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.

Congratulations Jump$tart Washington, 2012 State Coalition of the Year. It's America Saves Week: February 19-26, 2012. [Link leaves the Jump$tart website.] Join us for Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill: April 17, 2012; 12-3:30 p.m. Hart Senate Office Building. Interested in joining us for our Annual Awards Dinner in Washington on April 18? Jump$tart’s Fall 2011 Update newsletter is now available online. New Spotlight on Curriculum: Get familiar with the FDIC Money Smart for Young Adults. Includes computer-based scenarios for students.		Jump$tart Clearinghouse: The premier online library of financial education resources for anyone commited to financial smarts for students. National Financial Education Standards: The personal finance knowledge and skills that K-12 students should possess. Best Practices: For use when developing and/or selecting personal finance educational materials. State Financial Education Requirements: Learn what financial education requirements exist state-by-state. Reality Check: Kids, imagine how you want to live once you're on your own. You'll be surprised at how much your dream will cost. Spotlight on Curriculum: Each quarter, Jump$tart shines the light on a comprehensive, partner-sponsored curriculum.
Jump$tart Annual Awards Dinner - April 18, 2012 Save the Date! for the Jump$tart Coalition's 2012 Annual Awards Dinner on April 18, 2012! It promises to be another popular gala and get everyone "On the Road to Financial Literacy!" The dinner will be held once again at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel. Read More... Spotlight on Curriculum: FDIC's MoneySmart for Young Adults The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (FDIC) free Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum helps instructors teach youth ages 12-20 the basics of handling their money and finances. Each module consists of a fully scripted instructor guide, participant guide, and overheads. The materials also include optional computer-based scenarios that allow students to complete exercises such as shopping for a credit card. Read More... 2011 Jump$tart National Educator Conference Thank you teachers, sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, volunteers, and friends who joined us for the 2011 Jump$tart National Educator Conference at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, on November 4-6. Join us for the 2012 National Educator Conference, November 2-4 in Chicago! Read More...   More: < Previous 1 Next >

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