Category Archives: Civics

JumpStart Annual Awards Dinner 2012 –

The JumpStart annual awards dinner will be held on April 18th, 2012.  The dinner will be at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington DC.  Registration begins at 6:30 and dinner is scheduled for 7:30. To visit the JumpStart site, please click here: … Continue reading

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Capitol Hill Financial Literacy Day –

Financial Literacy Day on Capitol Hill will be held on April 17th, 2012.  Events will take place in room #902 of the Hart Senate Office Building.  There will be more than 60 financial literacy exhibitors and the event is open … Continue reading

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United States Mint Education –

The United States Mint Education site provides information for educators and kids.  The site provides teachers with teaching tools, lesson plans, and trivia.  In addition, the U.S. Mint Education site offers kids puzzles, interactive games, and U.S. Mint trivia. To visit the U.S. Mint Education … Continue reading

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MyMoney.Gov Resources –

MyMoney.gov provides resources for  financial literacy and planning.  The financial information is provided by the Department of the Treasury, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Trade Commission, Department of Education, and the Office of the Comptroller of Currency.  The financial resources … Continue reading

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CLEP Exams –

College Level Examination Placement Exams are developed by the College Board and are accepted at 2,900 institutions.  The College Board are also the developers of the SAT and Advanced Placement exams.  There are 33 CLEP exams available in 5 subject areas.  The exams … Continue reading

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Jumpstart Awards Dinner –

The Jumpstart Annual Awards Dinner will be held at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington DC on April 18th 2012.   The reception is scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm with Dinner starting at 7:30 pm.  The Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial … Continue reading

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Tips For 2012 –

A recent Yahoo! Education article provides tips for 2012.  A few of the tips are for physical fitness, education, and saving money.  The article also offers goal setting and planning advice for each suggestion. To read the Yahoo! Education article, please click here: http://education.yahoo.net/articles/how_to_invest_in_you.htm?wid=7&svkid=EZPJ&partner=1946&usid=88fe8c60-2dcb-11e1-b464-002219651dc9 … Continue reading

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US News Short List –

The US News Short List provides rankings and data that is separate from the US News overall rankings.  The Short List for colleges provides lists of the most expensive and least expensive public and private colleges.  Also, there are articles on … Continue reading

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JumpStart National Educator Conference 2011 –

The JumpStart National Educator Conference is set for November 4th-6th in Washington DC.  JumpStart has a full line-up of events and speakers for the weekend.  The opening reception will take place in the Kennedy Caucus Room in the Russell Senate … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy National Strategy –

The Financial Literacy and Education Commission has created a national strategy to promote financial literacy.  The 16 page document was developed with input from private and public sector participants.  The document sets goals and strategy for public policy, education, and implementation. To view the … Continue reading

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Jumpstart Financial Literacy –

The Jumpstart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy provides news, resources, and activities.  Jumpstart is one of the top supporters of personal financial literacy and is a resource for parents and educators.  The Jumpstart 2011 National Educator Conference is being held November … Continue reading

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MyMoney.Gov Resources –

MyMoney.gov is a site created by 22 Federal entities that provides financial literacy information and materials.  A few of the participating entities are the Federal Trade Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Department of the Treasury, and the Office … Continue reading

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PBS Kids –

PBS Kids has an area to teach children about money.  The site provides information on making money, spending money, and managing money.  PBS Kids also offers a game called Mad Money.  Mad Money teaches children the value of a dollar by  giving … Continue reading

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Financial Market Lessons For Kids –

Smart Money has an article on discussing the financial markets with your kids.  The recent market volatility can be a good teaching tool for financial literacy and the workings of financial markets.  The article provides several sources for parents to find … Continue reading

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Financial Literacy Lessons For Kids –

Time has an article that discusses the need for financial literacy for children.  The article outlines the financial knowledge that children should have at different ages.  For example, children should know the value of coins at age 5 and how … Continue reading

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