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Financial Literacy - The ability of individuals to make appropriate decisions in managing their personal finances. The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition believes that all Kentuckians need to have the financial literacy necessary to make informed financial decisions and seeks to improve money management skills throughout the lifecycle of Kentuckians. The purpose of the coalition mirrors that of the national coalition as applied to Kentuckians of all ages. If you're involved with or concerned about students learning how to handle money successfully - you've come to the right place. The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with more than 30 individuals and organizations representing business, government and education who have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of all Kentuckians. Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition's goals: - Evaluate and improve personal financial literacy throughout the lifecycle.
- Develop, disseminate, and encourage the use of standards of grades K-12.
- Promote the teaching of personal finance throughout the lifecycle.
The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition is a proud affiliate of the National Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. The National Jump$tart Coalition, based in Washington, D.C., was first convened in 1995 and consists of over 200 organizations committed to improving the financial literacy of America's youth. For more information, visit their website at www.jumpstart.org
April is Financial Literacy Month Kentucky Jump$tart is once again celebrating Financial Literacy Month in April! 2009 marks the fifth year the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® successfully petitioned the governor to have April dedicated to financial literacy. Details about free public events and activities promoting financial literacy can be found at Activities. The 2009 press release can be found at Press Releases. The 2009 proclamation can be viewed at Downloads.
America Saves Week was Feb. 22-March 1, 2009 The Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® supported America Saves Week, Feb. 22 through March 1, 2009. Jump$tart asked teachers to spend 30 minutes of class time during the week to share with students the importance of saving money. In our Clearinghouse we provided an outline of what teachers might discuss with their students, which includes an optional letter to send home to parents. Parents could also use the outline information at home. The America Saves campaign encourages people to make a personal commitment to save money at any time of the year by signing up online at www.americasaves.org.
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