The MISSION of the Michigan Jumpstart Coalition
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Michigan Jumpstart Coalition Announces its Elementary Bookmark Contest for 2012
Michigan Jumpstart Coalition Announces its Junior Ambassador Contest for 2012
The contest for 2012 is new. This year each student is to research the topic of identity theft and then to create a PowerPoint presentation, which must be emailed to lcgray46@yahoo.com by March 23, 2012. For details on the contest, please click here.
Teaching Skills for the Classroom
If you want to incorporate money lessons into your classroom, Practical Money Skills offers a wide array of free lessons plans, online games, videos, calculators and more. Whether you are introducing this topic to your students for the first time or want to reinforce what you are currently doing, use this two-page guide to help navigate around the site and see the resources available. Read more.
New Survey: Saving Takes Priority for Young Adults This Year
NEW YORK, January 5, 2012 — Young adults have made saving a priority this year – ahead of losing weight, living healthier and other typical New Year’s resolutions – as financial concerns take a toll on their friendships and personal lives, according to a new survey by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Ad Council. Read more.
First Community FCU Donates Libraries
First Community Federal Credit Union in Southgate, MI, generously donated 5 elementary libraries to schools in the downriver area. The first presentation was made on Thursday, December 22 by Lisa Hill and Nancy Loftis from FCFCU and by Michigan Jumpstart Coalition members, Lois Gibbons and Lynn Ryan. The presentation was at Hunter Elementary School in Brownstown. Mrs. Sue King, the principal, was extremely pleased to receive this library. Some student credit union workers were also present. Click here for pictures.
2012 Money Smart Week - Planning Meeting
You're invited to a special Money Smart Week Planning meeting! Come and learn more about Money Smart Week in Michigan and what your organization can do to et involved. Already a partner? Please bring a friend or colleague who might be interested in learning more about Money Smart Week.
When: Thursday, January 19, 2012
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: Federal Reserve Bank Detroit Office
1600 East Warren Avenue
RSVP: Reply to this email or call Mariann Rapp @ 312.322.2353 by Tuesday, January 17th.
Please note: Conference lines are not available for planning meetings. Meeting minutes will be sent out to all partners.
Detroit, MI – November 15, 2011 
Detroit Lions’ Suh, State Treasurer Dillon, Michigan Jump$tart Coalition, and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of Financial Football
Money Management Video Game to Improve the Financial Literacy of Michigan Teenagers
National Financial Capability Challenge Runs from March 12 to April 13, 2012
On March 12, 2012 the Financial Capability Challenge kicks off, and will run until April 13, 2012. The Challenge, which is conducted by the Department of the Treasury in partnership with the Department of Education, offers high school students all over the country the opportunity to test their financial smarts. Last spring, over 84,000 high school students from over 1,600 schools participated in the Challenge. Let’s work together to increase the number of teachers and students participating in the Challenge and to improve the number of perfect scores! The 2011 Challenge saw 563 students receive perfect scores, with a national average score of 69%. Learn More.
Michigan Jumpstart Names Administrative Coordinator
Jennifer Warner, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Davidson High School, has been hired as the Administrative Coordinator for Michigan Jump$tart. This scope of work for this part time postion includes organizational support, administrative/clerical support, and project coordination. Welcome aboard Jen!
Attention Middle School and High School Teachers
Exciting new offerings are now available from the non-profit Life Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. NextGen3, a DVD and web-based program covers five critical areas teens need to address when planning for the future, including financial planning basics. The FED's lesson kit covers the role of our nation's central bank and it introduces the concept of inflation. Click here for more info.
Money Smart Longitudinal Study Research Project [Announced Sept. 2, 2011]
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will be conducting a study to evaluate how the Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum impacts how participants handle money. We are currently recruiting sites that plan to use this curriculum over the next several months with students ages 14 to 18. Selected sites will be asked to provide information about their use of the curriculum, and to have their students take pre- and post-training surveys through which we will measure their financial knowledge and behavior.
All selected sites will receive a stipend in appreciation for their willingness to help with this important research effort. The results of the study will inform any future changes to the curriculum, and will also be disseminated to the financial education community nationwide. Click here for details.
Detroit Lions’ Suh, State Treasurer Dillon, Michigan Jump$tart Coalition, and Visa Inc. Collaborate to Launch Statewide Rollout of Financial Football
Money Management Video Game to Improve the Financial Literacy of Michigan Teenagers
National Financial Capability Challenge Runs from March 12 to April 13, 2012
On March 12, 2012 the Financial Capability Challenge kicks off, and will run until April 13, 2012. The Challenge, which is conducted by the Department of the Treasury in partnership with the Department of Education, offers high school students all over the country the opportunity to test their financial smarts. Last spring, over 84,000 high school students from over 1,600 schools participated in the Challenge. Let’s work together to increase the number of teachers and students participating in the Challenge and to improve the number of perfect scores! The 2011 Challenge saw 563 students receive perfect scores, with a national average score of 69%. Learn More.
Jennifer Warner, a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Davidson High School, has been hired as the Administrative Coordinator for Michigan Jump$tart. This scope of work for this part time postion includes organizational support, administrative/clerical support, and project coordination. Welcome aboard Jen!
Attention Middle School and High School Teachers
Exciting new offerings are now available from the non-profit Life Foundation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. NextGen3, a DVD and web-based program covers five critical areas teens need to address when planning for the future, including financial planning basics. The FED's lesson kit covers the role of our nation's central bank and it introduces the concept of inflation. Click here for more info.
Money Smart Longitudinal Study Research Project [Announced Sept. 2, 2011]
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will be conducting a study to evaluate how the Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum impacts how participants handle money. We are currently recruiting sites that plan to use this curriculum over the next several months with students ages 14 to 18. Selected sites will be asked to provide information about their use of the curriculum, and to have their students take pre- and post-training surveys through which we will measure their financial knowledge and behavior.
All selected sites will receive a stipend in appreciation for their willingness to help with this important research effort. The results of the study will inform any future changes to the curriculum, and will also be disseminated to the financial education community nationwide. Click here for details.
Congratulations to Jennifer Olson, winner of the 2011 Michigan Jump$tart Educator of the Year Award!
Lois Gibbons, Chairperson of Michigan Jump$tart, announced in April an “Educator of the Year” scholarship contest open to all Michigan-based educators. The application form was posted on the Michigan Jump$tart website, was advertised in the Michigan Department of Education’s June Newsletter and the Michigan Education Association’s May online newsletter. Per Lois, “Financial education must be a vital part of every child’s core curriculum and yet it is a subject seldom taught in Michigan schools. To heighten the awareness of financial education, the Michigan Jump$tart Coalition would like to recognize those who are doing a great job.”
The winning applicant, chosen by a 3-member team of the Michigan Jump$tart Education and Legislative Committee, is Jennifer Olson of the Kent City School District. Congratulations to Jenn! She will receive a scholarship to attend the National Educator Conference conducted by the National Jump$tart organization on November 4-6 in Washington, DC. The scholarship includes airfare, conference fees, 2 nights lodging, and a per diem. Further information about the conference is at the following website: http://www.nhjumpstart.org/NationalEducatorConference.htm. All other applicants were sent a personal letter from Chair Lois, offering free admittance to one of our future teachers’ conferences (a $40 savings), and encouraging each to visit our website http://mijumpstartcoalition.org.
Sign up for our email list by going to the “Contact Us” link on the left side of our website. Everyone is encouraged to have their students participate in the 2012 National Financial Capability Study that is administered by the US Department of Treasury. The survey is conducted in the early spring.
Lois Gibbons, Chairperson of Michigan Jump$tart, announced in April an “Educator of the Year” scholarship contest open to all Michigan-based educators. The application form was posted on the Michigan Jump$tart website, was advertised in the Michigan Department of Education’s June Newsletter and the Michigan Education Association’s May online newsletter. Per Lois, “Financial education must be a vital part of every child’s core curriculum and yet it is a subject seldom taught in Michigan schools. To heighten the awareness of financial education, the Michigan Jump$tart Coalition would like to recognize those who are doing a great job.” Fantastic 2011 Summer FCSEM Annual Conference Provided Great Opportunities to Move Froward Together to Strengthen Families
by Carol Lile and Louise Bombyk
True to the summer 2011 conference theme, "Moving Forward Together to Strengthen Families", many organizations gathered together to inspire each other to promote their FCS programs. Attendees from FCSEM, MAFCS, MEAFCS, FCCLA and Michigan Jump$tart joined together to exchange ideas and support one another in the quest to prepare Family and Consumer Science professionals to educate students and their families, as well as community, district, and state leaders, regarding the value of Family and Consumer Science programs... Neil Milner Visits June Michigan Jump$tart Meeting
Special guest, National Jump$tart Board President Neil Milner [center] addressed Michigan members at the June meeting. Flanking Mr. Milner from left; Steve Szarewicz, Beth Troost, Elliott Ring, Lois Gibbons and Adrian Keogh.
Neil Milner, Board President of the National Jump$tart organization, attended. Neil provided an update on the National Jump$tart organization . To watch the video of his remarks, click here.
The June 21 Michigan Jump$tart Meeting was extra special since June 21 also happened to be Neil’s birthday. All participants helped Neil celebrate with cake and song.
Mr. Milner also serves as the President/CEO for the Conference of State Bank Supervisors from Washington, D.C.
Financial Fridays
Have you looked at this newsletter lately? Financial Fridays is published by National Jump$tart. Each week, one Jump$tart national partner is featured in the newsletter. This week the focus is on IL-based Money Savvy Generation, who has been developing innovative products and services to help parents, educators and others teach kids the skills of basic personal finance since 1999.
Products discussed include Money Savvy Pig® piggy bank, Money Savvy Kids™ & Money Savvy U™ curricula, and Money Savvy Kids Club™ books. To read the full article click here. To read past issues of Financial Fridays, click here.
New Practical Money Skills DVD Features Wide Range of Free Financial Literacy Games and Tools
Visa's award-winning Practical Money Skills for Life program released a new DVD offering a wide range of financial literacy tools, games and resources for educators, parents, students and consumers. The free DVD features K–12 lesson plans, 7 educational video games, 29 financial calculators, 6 Practical Money Guides; several financial literacy articles and more. Download or order the DVD.
Current Events and Financial Literacy News
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The Changing Behavior of First Year College Students: Three Years and One Financial Crisis LaterThis webinar recording discusses the latest findings on the changing financial attitudes and behaviors of 2000 members of University of Arizona Freshman Class of 2007-2008. Amy Broekhuizen, Family and Consumer Science teacher in the Kentwood School District and Michigan Jump$tart member, has this to say about the presentation.
Dr. Soyeon Shim "is very passionate about personal finance and the financial well being of college students. The study is quite remarkable." She "has done a phenomenal job." Listen now to a recording of the APLUS webinar.
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Handled right, allowances provide a great opportunity for kids to learn about money management and personal responsibility. Find out how an allowance can teach kids important lessons about money before the stakes get too high. Listen now
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NEFE High School Financial Planning Program - Free Training
The HSFPP consists of a seven unit student manual, instructor’s guide, and a dynamic suite of Web pages that offer a large, continually growing collection of resources, articles, and financial tools for teachers, students, and parents. Curriculum, teacher guide and student workbooks are provided free to educators. Free training sessions for high school teachers and financial educational professionals will be offered beginning this April (2011)
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President's Advisory Council on Financial Literacy Issues Annual Report – Includes 15 Recommendations for Improving Financial Literacy for All Americans
In 2009, the bipartisan U.S. President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy announced the publication of its first Annual Report to the President, which contains 15 recommendations for steps that should be taken to improve the financial literacy of Americans of all ages. The 16-member Council unanimously approved the report during its meeting on January 6, 2009. Click here for entire article.