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Summer of Money Complete Press Kit
Credit Unions Provide Free Financial Education Resource to Parents, Educators
- Declare Summer Vacation as "The Summer of Money"
Download the complete Summer of Money Press Kit in PDF format.
TThe Kit Includes:
- Description of The Summer of Money
- How Ohio credit unions are promoting financial literacy
- Results of a statewide survey on financial literacy
- Key findings of the 2009 National Foundation for Credit Counseling Financial Literacy Survey
- How to contact experts at credit unions for your financial stories
- The Summer of Money Checklist: simple ways to teach kids about money during summer vacation
Support from America's credit unions extends
NEFE's High School Financial Literacy training to 5.4 million students
Credit unions committed to instilling responsible financial habits in young people
June 4, 2009 – In just under a decade, the credit union movement has helped nearly 5.4 million high school students receive financial literacy training through its support of the National Endowment for Financial Education's (NEFE) High School Financial Planning Program (HSFPP).
New study supports teaching money concepts to preschoolers
Credit unions' Thrive By Five program plants seeds fro a lifetime of financial success
June 3, 2009 – Research into how young children learn indicates that they are capable of acquiring basic money concepts long before they enter school. Through social interaction and observation, preschoolers can begin to comprehend such abstractions as the purpose of money.
Nearing Mandate Deadline, Credit Unions Reach Out to Ohio Schools
Awareness of free financial education resource sent statewide
August 6, 2008 – More than 800 letters were sent by the Ohio Credit Union League to guidance counselors throughout Ohio to remind them of an impending financial education mandate and introduce them to the free Web portal, www.MoneyAndStuff.info.
School Break is the Perfect Time to Teach Money Management to Your Kids
Involve your kids in fun, engaging money situations to help them develop financial skills
May 28, 2008 – It is never too early begin teaching your children basic financial principles like differing wants from needs, properly using credit and debit cards, saving, and budgeting. MoneyAndStuff.info provides this list of simple activities to help parents teach kids about money during the summer break.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Oakwood High School hosts launch in Dayton
May 23, 2008 – Dayton, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched this morning at Oakwood High School with special guests State Representative Arlene Setzer (R - Vandalia) and Oakwood City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Mary Jo Scalzo. Credit union leaders from the Miami Valley area were also in attendance.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Whitehall Yearling High School hosts launch in Central Ohio
May 19, 2008 – Whitehall, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched this morning at Whitehall Yearling High School with special guests State Representative Tracy Heard (D-Columbus) and Whitehall City Schools Director of Professional Development Juliet Peoples. Credit union leaders from Central Ohio were also in attendance.
Credit Unions Provide Answer to Financial Literacy and 2010 Mandate
MoneyAndStuff.info created for educators, parents, and credit unions to teach money matters
April 30, 2008 – The Ohio Statehouse, Columbus
MoneyAndStuff™ was presented to members of the Ohio General Assembly this afternoon at the Ohio Statehouse. Senate Minority Leader Ray Miller (R-Columbus) and Majority Floor Leader Larry Flowers (R-Canal Winchester) spoke in support of the efforts of Ohio’s credit unions.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
The Oyler School hosts launch in Cincinnati
February 19, 2008 – Cincinnati, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched this morning at the Oyler School with special guest Congressman Steve Chabot (R-Ohio) and Oyler Assistant Principal Lin Yates. Credit union leaders from Southwest Ohio were also in attendance.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Hamilton Freshman School hosts launch in Hamilton
February 19, 2008 – Hamilton, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched this morning at Hamilton Freshman School with special guest Hamilton City Schools Associate Superintendent Barb Fuerbacher. Credit union leaders from Southwest Ohio were also in attendance.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Toledo Bowsher High School hosts launch in Toledo
February 11, 2008 – Toledo, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched this morning at Toledo Bowsher High School with special guests U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo), State Senator Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo), State Senator Mark Wagoner (R-Toledo), State Representative Barbara Sears (R-Sylvania), and Toledo Bowsher Principal Larry Black. Credit union leaders from Northwest Ohio were also in attendance.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Lima West Middle School hosts launch in Lima
January 9, 2008 – Lima, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched in Lima this morning at Lima West Middle School with special guest Congressman Jim Jordan.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Austintown Fitch High School hosts launch in Youngstown
December 13, 2007 – Youngstown, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched in Lima this morning at Austintown Fitch High School with special guest State Representative Ron Gerberry.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
Only 23 Percent of Ohioans Encourage Financial Education
Woodland Hills Elementary School hosts launch in Cleveland
November 20, 2007 – Cleveland, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched in Cleveland this morning at Woodland Hills Elementary School with special guests State Senator Lance Mason and Cleveland Metropolitan School District Deputy Chief of Pre-K-8 Education Renee T. Cavor.
Ohio Credit Unions Launch Effort to Improve Financial Literacy
MoneyAndStuff helps parents and educators
Theodore Roosevelt High School hosts launch in Kent
November 20, 2007 – Kent, Ohio
MoneyAndStuff™ was launched in Kent this afternoon at Theodore Roosevelt High School with special guests State Senator Tom Sawyer and Kent City Schools Career Technical Advisor Kathy Thomas.