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Working together to promote Financial Literacy for Ohio's youth
Why Ohio? Why Now?
According to the National Jump$tart Coalitions High School survey, the financial literacy of teenagers is declining nationally, and sinking even faster in Ohio.
Personal Financial Education mandated for Ohio’s Graduating Seniors... Senate Bill 311 directed that all high schools, “beginning with students who enter the ninth grade for the first time on or after July 1, 2010…integrate the study financial literacy…so that every high school student receives instruction in those concepts.”
Events & Activities
2010 National Educators' Conference: Save the Date!
In 2009, the Jump$tart Coalition launched its first national educator conference in Washington, DC. More than 250 classroom educators from 46 states attended the inaugural conference, which was significantly underwritten by a generous grant from Experian. More than 30 Jump$tart Coalition partners supported the event as sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers—including the National Education Association, which served as the educational partner.
2010 Financial Literacy and Education Summit: Advancing Financial Stability and Responsibility
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and Visa co-hosted the fourth annual Financial Literacy and Education Summit. The program featured leading financial literacy experts who addressed key issues in the fields of education and personal finance. The year's Summit covered key topics such as how we can improve our collective economic health, and how to bolster our shared commitment to global financial education.
Presidential Proclamation-- Financial Literacy Month
In recent years, our Nation's financial system has grown increasingly complex. This has left too many Americans behind, unable to build a secure financial future for themselves and their families. For many, financial literacy can mean economic prosperity and protection against fraud and predatory banking practices. During National Financial Literacy Month, we recommit to teaching ourselves and our children about the basics of financial education...
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