USA TODAY Education - Federal Reserve Education

www.FederalReserveEducation.org

The Federal Reserve System is committed to economic and personal financial education.

USA TODAY and the Federal Reserve are working together to introduce students and educators to the wide variety of instructional resources available through the Federal Reserve Education website and especially the new FED 101 website.

The Federal Reserve Education website provides links to instructional materials and tools that can increase student understanding of the Federal Reserve, economics and financial education. All of the Fed websites, curriculum, newsletters, booklets and other resources are free.

Sample Features at www.FederalReserveEducation.org

FED 101 This new section of the Federal Reserve Education website makes learning about the Federal Reserve and economics fun! The site includes games, quizzes, videos, interactive online features and classroom resources. Check it out here.

"The Fed Today" Video Join radio and television journalist Charles Osgood as he explains the workings of the Federal Reserve System through this 13 minute video. View it here.

Life of a Check Buying a new CD player? Are you paying by check or debit card? Where in the world does the money come from? Follow the trail here.

Life of a Dollar Bill Each year Federal Reserve Banks circulate, sort, shred and store millions of dollars of currency. Find out how here.

How the Fed Influences the Supply of Money The Federal Reserve is best known for its role in making and carrying out the country's monetary policy. Look here for more about these functions.