What is Financial Literacy Month?

Financial Literacy Month is a nationwide, collaborative endeavor marked by a variety of activities and events across the country and throughout the month. It’s when our community celebrates achievements in improving the financial literacy of all Americans – especially our nation’s youth. 

Every April, we celebrate Financial Literacy Month by honoring two individuals and two organizations that are truly exceptional in the Financial Literacy community. 

Congratulations to our honorees!

 

How did it start? 

Financial Literacy Month was started as Youth Financial Literacy Day by the National Endowment for Financial Education. NEFE brought it to the Jump$tart Coalition to promote among its more than 100 Partners as Youth Financial Literacy Month. Jump$tart was the original promoter of April as, simply, Financial Literacy Month (sometimes referred to as Financial Capability Month). Today, organizations across the country conduct events and initiatives to promote the importance of financial literacy and the need for effective financial education throughout the month of April.

Help Us Share the Message

You’re here because you share our commitment to effective financial education, and we thank you!  To add your voice and support financial literacy and education throughout the month, we’ve created some graphics and suggested social media posts that you are welcome to use as you promote financial literacy month and the programs that are important to you.

Centered around the 2024 Financial Literacy Month theme of “Inform, Inspire, Ignite” we are spreading the message that financial empowerment begins with learning, and teachers start the spark of learning that can pay dividends for generations.

We have developed messages that our Partners, Affiliates, and other financial literacy stakeholders can use, as well as some for parents, teachers, and anyone who wants to help.

 

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Week 1 (April 1-7)

Financial Education Community:

Let’s raise our voices and advocate for effective financial education in K-12 classrooms! 📚💰 It’s time to equip our students with the knowledge and skills they need to navigate the complexities of personal finance, and equip teachers with training and professional development. #FinancialLiteracyMonth #CheckYourSchool #JumpstartNEC

Parents:

April is #FinancialLiteracyMonth, and as a parent, I believe that effective financial education is crucial for our children’s future success. Let’s make sure our kids—and all kids—get personal finance lessons in their classroom. Connect with your child’s school principal using these resources. #FinancialLiteracyMonth #CheckYourSchool

Week 2 (April 8-14)

Financial Education Community:

Imagine a future where every student graduates with a strong understanding of money management and financial independence. 💡 Let’s make it a reality by pushing for comprehensive and effective financial education in every K-12 curriculum! #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower

Parents:

Parents, this #FinancialLiteracyMonth help advocate for financial education in schools to give your kid a head start on #Adulting. A call or e-mail to the school principal is the first step in helping bring #FinancialEducation to your kid’s school. If you don’t know where to start, we can help you! Check out these resources to help you advocate. Financial empowerment begins with learning. #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower

Week 3 (April 15-21)

Financial Education Community:

Loud and clear, financial education is not a luxury, it’s a necessity! 📢 Join us in demanding equitable access to financial literacy classes and teacher training. Growing effective financial education in classrooms across the country is a pathway to creating a more equitable and prosperous society. #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower

Parents:

Financial literacy is critical for social mobility and economic empowerment. Let’s make sure all kids grow up with this important life skill by advocating for effective financial education in schools. www.checkyourschool.org #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower

 

Week 4 (April 22-28)

Financial Education Community:

Every child deserves the chance to build a solid foundation for their financial future. Help us equip students with personal finance skills by supporting their teachers with resources, curricula, and training. It’s time to prioritize effective financial education in K-12 classrooms nationwide. 🗣️💼 #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower

Parents:

#FinancialLiteracy is a crucial life skill that should be accessible to all students. Let’s work together to bring effective financial education to every K-12 classroom and support #Techers with training and teaching resources #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower