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Resources
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.
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. On average, teens spend $125 billion a year 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.
Why Is Financial Literacy Important To Parents?
As parents, you influence the way your children will grow up to handle money every day. Does your financial picture bring stress into your life? Learn to handle your money well and your children will have the necessary tools to handle their finances when they venture out into the world. Where do you start?
Statewide Financial Education Class Calendar
https://dfi.wa.gov/financial-education/calendar
Resources (Books, Magazines, Articles)
Financial literacy: It's not as easy as ATM
Deputy Assistant Secretary Iannicola Speaks to Educators
Kids and Money
Find curriculum for all ages at the National Clearing House
Best Practices for Personal Finance Education Materials
Financial Tips for Families
Helpful Links
Financial Education Public Private Partnership
Washington DFI Financial Education Clearinghous
Practical Money Skills for Life
360 Degrees of Financial Literacy
National Council on Economic Education
Bankrate.com
Mapping Your Future
FDIC Money Smart
MyMoney.gov
National Endowment for Financial Education
Practical Money Skills
Spendster
Treasury Department, Office of Financial Education
National Council on Economic Education
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