Great Article in the Free Press about Money Smart Week!

On April 21st, the Free Press had a great article about teaching personal finance early. It was great exposure for Money Smart Week and the importance of financial literacy. What can we do to get this message across??

National Financial Literacy Challenge

The newly formed President’s Advisory Council on Financial Literacy has recommended that the U.S. Department of the Treasury challenge U.S.students to learn more about personal finance. Beginning April 28, 2008, high school teachers can register their classes to participate in the 2008 National Financial Literacy Challenge. The Challenge is a voluntary, 35-question test that students can take to earn recognition of theirfinancial knowledge. It will be offered online until May 16, 2008 and there is no fee to participate. The awards are sponsored by the Charles Schwab Foundation (a national Jump$tart partner). Register today at http://FLC.treas.gov/teacher.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact the Treasury Department at FLC@do.treas.gov. (Please note that since this is not a ump$tart program, our staff can only offer limited assistance.) Additionally, a Help Desk and Help Desk phone line are provided to teachers who register, to assist them with any technical questions or difficulties.