Why Is Financial Literacy Important To Teachers?
Parents feel unprepared to teach their children about money matters. For many families, discussing day-to-day finances together is simply taboo. As a result, many children graduate from high school ill prepared to deal with the basics of money management. In 2004, teens spent $129 billion and are a formidable force in our economy. As a teacher, you are vital in helping young people to learn how to make wise financial choices.
Jump$tart Washington can help you. Whether you need to find a guest speaker, curriculum or want to find out the latest information about financial literacy in Washington you'll find it here.
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"Get Smart About Your Money" - Seattle Times Insert
Several members of Jump$tart Washington recently teamed up to produce a 16 page financial education newspaper insert. The insert, which appeared in the Seattle Times, introduces college age students to the world of finances. |
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The national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy web site has a Clearinghouse of materials that are available, many free of charge. We’ve included several on our site, and you can also go to http://www.jumpstart.org/search.cfm for more searching.