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Jump$tart Coalition forPersonal Financial Literacy
It’s all about the kids . . .
Kids of all ages
Focus on kindergarten - young adult
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Jump$tart Coalition forPersonal Financial Literacy
An independent, nonprofit coalition of more than 150 national organizations and entities.
Non-profit organizationsEducational institutionsFinancial associationsCorporationsGovernment agencies
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MissionJump$tart is a national coalition of organizations dedicated to improving the financial literacy of kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards, and educational resources. Jump$tart strives to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.
VisionPersonal finance is included in the education of all students. Jump$tart provides the collaboration needed to ensure this education.
Unique PropositionJump$tart is a coalition of organizations that share a commitment to the financial education of youth. Working collaboratively, more resources and expertise are available to accomplish this task.
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Jump$tart State CoalitionsJump$tart State CoalitionsBy RegionBy Region
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National Initiatives
• National Biennial Survey
• Standards and benchmarks
• Public awareness campaign
• Clearinghouse • Monitoring of
legislation
• Quarterly newsletter• April — Financial
Literacy for Youth Month
• State coalitions
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Jump$tart
National Survey
of
High School Seniors
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Comparison of 2008 Scoresby Subject Matter
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Jump$tart National InitiativesJump$tart National InitiativesStandards and Standards and
BenchmarksBenchmarks 3rdEdition,2007
Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy
NationalStandardsin K–12Personal FinanceEducationWith Benchmarks, Knowledge Statements, and Glossary
Substantially revised in
2007
Benchmarks for 4th, 8th, and 12th grades
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What Should a Financially Literate High School Graduate Know?
How to:
Find, evaluate, and apply financial information
Set financial goals and plan to achieve them
Develop earning potential and the ability to save
Use financial services effectively
Meet financial obligations
Build and protect wealth
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Jump$tart National InitiativesJump$tart National Initiatives
Online ClearinghouseOnline ClearinghouseVirtual Library
750+ resources
Many free
Reviewed against standards
Updated annually
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J$ National Educators Conference
October/November
Space is limited
Watch for information
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President’s Council on Financial Literacy
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Let’s Bring It Closer to Home:
Texas Jump$tart Coalition
• All-volunteer, grassroots organization
• Bonded by common passion and belief
• Working together for singular purpose without competition
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Texas Jump$tart Coalition
www.txjumpstart.orgSeven-member volunteer Board of DirectorsPromote/leverage financial literacy efforts
of partners• Educators • State government agencies• Nonprofit organizations • For-profit corporations• Financial institutions and their support organizations
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TX Jump$tart Coalition Goals
Raise public awareness of personal financial literacy
Enhance professional development of Texas educators on financial literacy issues
Foster communication and cooperation among coalition partners
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TX Jump$tart Coalition Goals
Promote partners’ financial literacy efforts in Texas
Serve as a resource in Texas for legislators, educators, and other parties interested in financial literacy
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Texas Jump$tart Coalition
Become a partner; get involved
It’s as easy as 1-2-3
Go to www.txjumpstart.org
Download and complete a partnership agreement
Enjoy the power of partnership
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Benefits of Partnership
Opportunity to leverage partners’ financial literacy efforts through a listing on the Texas Jump$tart Web site with a link to your Web site
Increased visibility with targeted audiences through publications, Web site, and e-mails
Information on activities and issues in the financial literacy movement
Significant networking opportunities at Texas Jump$tart events
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ALWAYS REMEMBER, IT IS ABOUT THE KIDS !
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