Project Financial Literacy

One week left in Project Financial Literacy 2015-16! Shout from the rooftops. Tell all of your friends. Did we mention there were scholarships involved? Make a difference.

http://www.projectfl.org

Project Financial Literacy | A competitive initiative for Iowa K-12 schools to promote financial... Schools can access management and reporting features through the “Login” and “Sign up” / “Sign in” areas of the main site, or the “Welcome” page:

Wonder what kids do with their money? Show them the facts!

One month left to take part in Project Financial Literacy 2015-16! Any Iowa educator can register students to participate. Simple, efficient, with a big impact.

Project Financial Literacy | A competitive initiative for Iowa K-12 schools to promote financial... Our goal is to promote financial literacy education by providing K-12 schools the ability to gauge student knowledge and skills, measure progress, and plan future programming.

When we teach , our students reap the benefits.

http://www.edutopia.org/stw-financial-literacy-infographic

Infographic: The Value of Financial Literacy Students who learn financial literacy skills gain a wealth of knowledge that will yield returns well into their future.

Our efforts to educate K-12 students makes a difference. Thank you to all who guide and support student financial literacy each day!

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2015/11/18/the-u-s-may-be-the-worlds-richest-country-but-it-ranks-14th-in-financial-literacy/

The U.S. May Be the World’s Richest Country, But It Ranks 14th in Financial Literacy By many measures, the U.S. is the world's wealthiest country—but it's not because Americans are the best with their finances.

Are U.S. students ready to compete in a global economy?

Knowledge = Power. Tell your students you are giving them a gift that will compound over time. : ) Register for Project FL today!

Two weeks have gone by since our last "status update", and another 200+ students have stepped up to show what they know about financial literacy by joining the project! 821 students have taken part so far. Can we double that number in 1 month's time? : )

Iowans can do better! In partnership, we can make the grade for teaching financial literacy.

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2015/10/21/states-fall-short-on-teaching-financial-literacy.html

States Fall Short on Teaching Financial Literacy When it comes to teaching students how to manage their money, most states rate a B or a C, a new report says.

470 Iowa students have participated in Project FL in 2015-2016. Encourage an educator to sign up students today!

Do you know a high schooler who could use some practice managing money? Check out these simple strategies!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2015/04/25/nerdwallet-teens-money-lessons/22174663/

Ways high schoolers can start managing their money Financial habits — good or bad — are established early. Financial experts and educators recommend five ways teens can start building good ones.

Want to hit a home run in teaching high schooler's about personal finance? Try some of these tips:

http://www.usnews.com/education/blogs/high-school-notes/2014/03/03/3-ways-to-engage-high-schoolers-in-personal-finance

3 Ways to Engage High Schoolers in Personal Finance As states ramp up financial literacy education requirements, teachers can use technology-based tools in their personal finance lessons.

Need a fun activity in your classroom to make it through holiday season? Try one of these game-based activities to keep learning fun.

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/games-to-teach-financial-literacy-andrew-miller

Games to Teach Financial Literacy Andrew Miller, Edutopia's resident advocate for game-based learning, teams up with financial literacy expert Brian Page to look at some friendly, engaging options to promote financial literacy among students.

Financial literacy is a real-world skill. The three most common real-world mistakes: banking fees, paying bills late, & credit scores.

http://hrblock.budgetchallenge.com/TeacherHome/PostId/82/3-real-world-costs-of-common-money-management-mistakes.aspx

The Jump$tart organization works to connect financial education stakeholders. Are you vested in helping students have successful financial futures? Check out the Iowa Jump$tart coalition.

http://iowajumpstart.org/whoweare/who-we-are/

Mission Organization Documents OUR MISSION: The Iowa Jump$tart Coalition seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of all Iowans. OUR VISION: The Iowa Jump$tart Coalition envisions a time when all I...

Financial Literacy is imperative for future success! This brief video makes a great case for the work of our classrooms and schools!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AuAa_Mvu7U

CEE's 2014 Survey of the States Interactive Video Explore the Council for Economic Education's SurveyOfTheStates.com, a visual, interactive journey that walks you through the cost of financial illiteracy, th...

The Project Financial Literacy assessment window is now open! Students can access the assessment to show their skills. Teachers will be able to instantly view data and reports as students complete the assessment to guide future instruction.

Know a classroom that might like to participate? Encourage them to join Project Financial Literacy!

Financial Literacy and quality teaching matter!

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/high-school-financial-literacy-resources-brian-page

Financial Literacy in High School: Necessary and Relevant In the third installment of this series, guest blogger Brian Page shares three principles he applies when teaching financial literacy to high school students, and presents additional lesson plans and resources.

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Resource Tip: Want to know what others are saying about financial literacy education? Follow on Twitter!

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Financial literacy resources galore! Choose one and start planning a stellar project to help kids grasp the importance of managing money.

http://www.edudemic.com/16-best-teaching-resources-of-2015/

16 of the Best Financial Literacy Resources for 2015 | Edudemic Money is a necessary tool & can lead its untrained users into negative situations. So why then isn't financial literacy a requirement in more US schools?

A new school year is about to begin! Do you need some new additions for supporting financial literacy in your classroom? Check out TS Institute's resources for educators. Their staff are dedicated to helping educators build financial literacy skills with Iowa Core aligned resources.

http://www.tsinstitute.org/

The TS Institute The TS Institute, established in 2009, is a foundation committed to creating a stronger, more financially, savvy future generation through a K-12 financial literacy program. The TS Institute vision is to extend this program to state and regional levels.

Thank you to all who joined our educators' panel discussion today at the Iowa Jump$tart Conference. The rich discussion surrounding the challenges and success in teaching financial literacy in Iowa schools was fascinating!

Registration for Project Financial Literacy 2015-16 is now OPEN! Encourage a 9-12 educator to join the Project and share their vested interest in financial literacy education today!

http://www.projectfl.org

Project Financial Literacy | A competitive initiative for Iowa K-12 schools to promote financial... Please enter the requested information in the fields below to register your school for Project Financial Literacy. By registering your school, you will receive a set of credentials that your students will use to sign into the assessment. Please distribute the credentials to your students at the time…

Financial Literacy in the national spotlight!

http://www.councilforeconed.org/2015/06/15/cee-convenes-meeting-with-education-secretary-arne-duncan-the-presidents-council-for-financial-capability-for-young-americans/

CEE Convenes Meeting with Education Secretary Arne Duncan & the President's Council for... CEE continues to explain the compelling need for better economics education at the very highest levels of government and commerce, building support for o

Are you attending the Iowa Jump$tart Conference this week? A panel of Project Financial Literacy educators and supporters will be presenting a session. Join us on July 16, 2016!

http://iowajumpstart.org/2015/07/01/jump-into-financial-literacy-at-iowa-jumptarts-personal-financial-literacy-conference/

Jump Into Financial Literacy at Iowa Jump$tart's Personal Financial Literacy Conference! Don't miss your opportunity to attend Iowa Jump$tart's Annual Conference for Personal Financial Literacy July 16 at the FFA Enrichment Center in the Ankeny DMACC campus. This conference is designed...

Project Financial Literacy couldn't exist without the support of partners across Iowa. A huge thank you to our 15 local sponsors from 2014-2015. Your efforts made a difference for more than 1,800 students!

http://www.projectfl.org/current-partners/

Congratulations to our 2014-2015 Project Financial Literacy Award winners. Special thanks to Iowa Bankers Association for sponsoring our awards and all of our local bank sponsors!

http://www.projectfl.org/results/

Project Financial Literacy | A competitive initiative for Iowa K-12 schools to promote financial... 2014-2015 marked the inaugural year for Project Financial Literacy. Nearly 50 Iowa schools participated in the program, reaching more than 1,800 students.

Iowa has many supporters with a vested interest in student financial literacy. Check out the Iowa Financial Literacy Work Team's spring 2014 report:

https://www.educateiowa.gov/documents/boards-committees-councils-and-task-forces/2014/09/final-report-financial-literacy-work

Final Report of the Financial Literacy Work Team | Iowa Department of Education © 2014 Iowa Department of Education: 400 E. 14th Street | Des Moines, IA 50319-0146 Phone: 515-281-5294 | Fax: 515-242-5988

Looking for resources for financial literacy? Social media is your friend! Check out these Pinterest links:

http://www.pinterest.com/explore/financial-literacy/

Financial Literacy Discover Pins about financial literacy on Pinterest. See more about business education, economics lessons and computer lab lessons.