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Kentucky
Financial Literacy - The ability of individuals to make appropriate decisions in managing their personal finances.
The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition believes that all Kentuckians need to have the financial literacy necessary to make informed financial decisions and seeks to improve money management skills throughout the lifecycle of Kentuckians. The purpose of the coalition mirrors that of the national coalition as applied to Kentuckians of all ages. If you're involved with or concerned about students learning how to handle money successfully - you've come to the right place.
The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with more than 30 individuals and organizations representing business, government and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of all Kentuckians.
Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition's goals:
- Evaluate and improve personal financial literacy throughout the lifecycle.
- Develop, disseminate, and encourage the use of standards of grades K-12.
- Promote the teaching of personal finance throughout the lifecycle.
The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their website at www.jumpstart.org.
Financial Literacy Teacher of the Year Award
The 2012 Financial Literacy Teacher of the Year award from the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition honors a Kentucky teacher in grades K-12 who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to teaching financial literacy topics and motivating students to learn about personal finance. The $250 grand prize can be used for financial literacy classroom materials or to attend the national Jump$tart teacher conference. Self-nominations are accepted. This is a great opportunity to recognize the teachers and schools who are working to make students money smart.
$250 grand prize
Deadline to enter is May 1, 2012
Kentucky Saves Week
Kentucky students in grades 6, 7 and 8 are eligible to participate in the Kentucky Saves Week poster contest sponsored by the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. One lucky winner from each grade level will receive a $50 US savings bond! A selection of student artwork will be displayed in the state capitol during Kentucky Saves Week, Feb. 19-26, 2012. Classes and groups are welcome to participate, and individual students may submit entries as well. The posters should illustrate the theme: “Save Today and It Will Pay!”
Contest deadline: Jan. 31, 2012
Who may enter: Any Kentucky student in grades 6-8
For more information about the contest and for links to classroom resources for teachers to use, visit http://www.jumpstart.org/ksw.html.
TEACHERS: Sign up today to have your students take the National Financial Capability Challenge! Administer the online exam on one day between March 12 and April 13, 2012, at http://www.challenge.treas.gov/. Good luck!
Kentucky Jump$tart is once again celebrating Financial Literacy Month in April!
2012 marks the eighth year the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® plans to petition the governor to have April dedicated to financial literacy. Details about prior year's free public events and activities promoting financial literacy can be found at Activities. The press releases can be found at Press Releases. The proclamations can be viewed at Downloads.
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