Category Archives: Financial Literacy

Student Reflections: The National Financial Capability Challenge

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Guest Blogger

This morning, at the U.S. Department of Education headquarters in Washington, DC, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan and Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Neal Wolin joined members of the President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability to recognize some of the … Continue reading →

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ED Hosts Financial Literacy Summits

Posted on March 21, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

For far too many students and families, the lack of financial literacy is a major roadblock on the path to entering college and succeeding once enrolled. Students who leave college early report financial reasons as a major factor, and research … Continue reading →

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National Financial Capability Challenge

Posted on March 7, 2011 by pkickbush

Today is the first day of the 2011 National Financial Capability Challenge! Check out this video message from Secretary Duncan encouraging high school teachers to sign up their students to participate. See the press release. Read a blog post by … Continue reading →

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Empowering Youth, Meeting the Challenge

Posted on February 16, 2011 by kwinters

Cross-posted from the Treasury Notes Blog. As an English teacher in an inner-city Los Angeles community for seven years, I have seen the importance of empowering young people with the skills they need to build a foundation for long-term financial … Continue reading →

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A New Partnership to Promote Financial Education and Savings Programs

Posted on November 16, 2010 by pkickbush

A new partnership aims to improve financial literacy and savings among low- and moderate-income students and families. Continue reading →

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The Future of America: Financial Literacy Education

Posted on May 5, 2010 by jjohnson

Aaron Moore, a student who earned a perfect score on the National Financial Capability Challenge, explains the importance of financial literacy education. Continue reading →

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Top-Scoring National Financial Capability Challenge Students Ring The Closing Bell® at the NYSE

Posted on May 3, 2010 by jjohnson

Students and educators who participated in the National Financial Capability Challenge visited the New York Stock Exchange on April 30 to tour the facility and ring The Closing Bell. The visit was part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing activities during … Continue reading →

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Treasury Department and ED Recognize High Scoring Students in National Financial Capability Challenge

Posted on April 29, 2010 by jjohnson

Yesterday, Treasury Secretary Geithner and Secretary Duncan recognized high scoring students in the National Financial Capability Challenge in an event at the Treasury Department. The Challenge is designed to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high school aged youth … Continue reading →

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Huffington Post Op-ed: Using Education to Cope With a Complex Economy

Posted on April 28, 2010 by jjohnson

Secretary Duncan, Treasury Secretary Geithner, and White House Advisor Valerie Jarrett share results from the National Financial Capability Challenge in this op-ed. Continue reading →

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Financial Capability Challenge: Update

Posted on February 18, 2010 by jreeves

Secretary Duncan invites teachers to help high school students take control of their financial futures by participating in the National Financial Capability Challenge. Continue reading →

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