Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Wall Street News You Won't Want to Miss
Look at the wonderful article in yesterday's Wall Street Journal Dec. 17th, on page R1. entitled 12 Ways to Make Your Kids Financially Savvy. How can all of us here in MI get this message out?
Teen Money Magazine
I attended the Jumpstart conference at the Federal Reserve in Detroit and was incredibly impressed with both the presenters and the attendees.
I have an idea and need your help. I would like to start an online and print magazine to help unlock the great potential within teenagers. It will combine the excitement of a teen magazine with the value of a business publication. There is currently nothing of this nature on the market that I am aware of. Publications like the Wall Street Journal or the Economist present excellent information, but they can be difficult for young people to relate to or read. One the other hand, teen publications are fun and exciting, but lack substance. I believe my magazine concept could help bridge the gap between valuable content and entertaining delivery methods.
I would like teenagers to be involved in the creation of the magazine. Eventually, student run news bureaus around the nation and globe could contribute content to this revolutionary publication. Teenagers would acquire valuable skills while working on this project. Content would come from a variety of sources including industry experts, celebrities, educators, and young people. Issues covered would range from the practical and entertaining to in depth coverage of complex topics.
The magazine will serve as a guide to dreaming big and achieving success. I believe America’s youth can attain greatness; they just need a little help and encouragement. In this land of unparalleled opportunity, there is no reason why our youth should be struggling because they have never learned how to excel.
I need your help to make my “dream” a reality. I am looking for your advice and input as financial educators who are working with youth on a regular basis. Please share your stories, thoughts, and advice.
Sincerely,
Brent Courson
4701 Birch Lane
Dexter, MI 48130
734-426-3767 Office
734-426-1169 Home
BrentCourson@chartermi.net
I have an idea and need your help. I would like to start an online and print magazine to help unlock the great potential within teenagers. It will combine the excitement of a teen magazine with the value of a business publication. There is currently nothing of this nature on the market that I am aware of. Publications like the Wall Street Journal or the Economist present excellent information, but they can be difficult for young people to relate to or read. One the other hand, teen publications are fun and exciting, but lack substance. I believe my magazine concept could help bridge the gap between valuable content and entertaining delivery methods.
I would like teenagers to be involved in the creation of the magazine. Eventually, student run news bureaus around the nation and globe could contribute content to this revolutionary publication. Teenagers would acquire valuable skills while working on this project. Content would come from a variety of sources including industry experts, celebrities, educators, and young people. Issues covered would range from the practical and entertaining to in depth coverage of complex topics.
The magazine will serve as a guide to dreaming big and achieving success. I believe America’s youth can attain greatness; they just need a little help and encouragement. In this land of unparalleled opportunity, there is no reason why our youth should be struggling because they have never learned how to excel.
I need your help to make my “dream” a reality. I am looking for your advice and input as financial educators who are working with youth on a regular basis. Please share your stories, thoughts, and advice.
Sincerely,
Brent Courson
4701 Birch Lane
Dexter, MI 48130
734-426-3767 Office
734-426-1169 Home
BrentCourson@chartermi.net
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Okay here is the latest!
On October 17th Senator Switalski from Roseville, introduced a bill that mentions personal finance. Well, it is a small step in the right direction, but not near enough. No it is not required for each child.
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2007-SIB-0834.htm
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2007-2008/billintroduced/Senate/htm/2007-SIB-0834.htm
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Try out these great tools!
Every stage of life seems to be accompanied by some major financial decisions. Here at the Michigan Jump$tart Coalition we want to equip you and your family with the proper information and tools for those decisions.
Below is a sample of some of the great tools we offer, and you can find the entire list on the right side of this blog and of course, over at our website.
Below is a sample of some of the great tools we offer, and you can find the entire list on the right side of this blog and of course, over at our website.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Our Objectives
Objectives Public and Educator Awareness. Increase public and educator awareness of the need to improve the personal financial literacy of Michigan youth.
Business Community. Facilitate business community involvement in the activities and programs of the Michigan Coalition.
Personal Finance Standards. Promote the teaching of personal finance by demonstrating how personal finance topics relate to existing Michigan educational standards and benchmarks.
Teacher Education. Promote teacher education workshops and conferences that increase educator awareness of personal finance content, materials and activities to assist in the teaching/learning process.
Technology. Promote the use of computers by teachers and students in order to gain personal finance knowledge and skills.
Business Community. Facilitate business community involvement in the activities and programs of the Michigan Coalition.
Personal Finance Standards. Promote the teaching of personal finance by demonstrating how personal finance topics relate to existing Michigan educational standards and benchmarks.
Teacher Education. Promote teacher education workshops and conferences that increase educator awareness of personal finance content, materials and activities to assist in the teaching/learning process.
Technology. Promote the use of computers by teachers and students in order to gain personal finance knowledge and skills.
Our Mission, our Vision
Mission 
For more, be sure to visit the rest of our website.
The Michigan Jump$tart Coalition seeks to improve the personal financial literacy of Michigan young people, in partnership with the national Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy.
Vision
The Michigan Jump$tart Coalition envisions a time when all Michigan young people will have access to personal finance education in order to develop the necessary skills to be financially competent upon graduation from high school.Vision
For more, be sure to visit the rest of our website.
Monday, October 15, 2007
Hello
Welcome to the Michigan Jumpstart Coalition official blog, come here to see up to date information on our quest to teach financial literacy.
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