PA Jump$tart

Today we extend our heartfelt thanks to Kathy Loy for her dedicated service on the PA Jump$tart Board. Kathy’s insight and passion for youth financial education have strengthened our work and our community. Please join us in wishing her every success in her next chapter.

A recent FDIC evaluation found that How Money Smart Are You? is making a real difference in financial lives. This free, self-paced resource features 14 interactive games on everyday money topics. Try it here: playmoneysmart.fdic.gov/games

Teachers—looking to boost your financial education toolkit? Now’s the perfect time to explore the Jump$tart Clearinghouse! Find free, vetted, and classroom-ready resources for every grade level. Start your search here: jumpstartclearinghouse.org #FinancialLiteracy #PAJumpstart

We had a wonderful spring Pennsylvania Jump$tart Coalition meeting yesterday. Huge thanks to Pennsylvania Insurance Department for hosting and to Commissioner Humphreys, and Hilary Hunt for their inspiring words. Thank you to all participants!

Celebrate Financial Literacy Month with us! Discover the new K–12 Personal Finance Standards and come with questions, connect with fellow educators, enjoy lunch, and dive into dynamic roundtable and breakout discussions. Register now: form.jotform.com/250434843715154.

So much is happening in the world of Financial Education in PA! Join us to share ideas, and connect with like-minded partners. Register for the April Coalition meeting using the QR code below! Not a Coalition Partner? Join here: form.jotform.com/JAofSEPA/pajum….

January 27 to 31 is Identity Theft Awareness Week! Check out Jump$tart Coalition's Clearinghouse for trusted resources to learn how to prevent, detect, and respond to identity theft: jumpstartclearinghouse.org.

January is Financial Wellness Month! Teachers, start 2025 strong with resources from the Jump$tart Coalition Clearinghouse. Find tools to bring financial literacy to life in your classroom: jumpstartclearinghouse.org #FinancialWellnessMonth

Thank you for your support! When you give, Jump$tart gives back! #GivingTuesday Give here: jumpstart.org/give

We are thrilled to have a vendor space at the 2024 PBEA Conference and continue our vital partnership with the Pennsylvania Business Education Association! Join us in two weeks to champion Personal Finance Education!

Join PA Jump$tart in celebrating Financial Planning Month! Let’s empower our students with the knowledge and tools for a secure financial future. 💰📈 #FinancialPlanningMonth

The State Board of Education has taken a big step forward with the proposed personal finance standards! Curious about the details? Click the link to learn more: mailchi.mp/c21fd45367d2/p….

Jump$tart is excited to be gearing up for our October launch of the Teen Teach-In. Students teaching students is a great way to share the message of the value of financial literacy in schools. Join us in spreading the word. Learn more here: jumpstart.org/.../check.../t…

Say hello to our new board member, Kathy Loy. Kathy is a retired business educator with a passion for personal finance education. She believes personal finance skills are life skills and has been advocating for personal finance education for 15 years. Welcome, Kathy!

A huge shoutout to the Pennsylvania Bankers Association and Michelle Staton for their incredible support as the lunch sponsor for our recent PA Jump$tart event! Your generosity ensured our attendees stayed energized and connected throughout the day. Thank you! @PABankers

The Pennsylvania Jump$tart Coalition held an in-person meeting on Monday, April 22nd, at the CAIU in Enola. We would like to give a special thanks to our venue host, the Capital Area Intermediate Unit, and Lynda Morris at Partnership for Career Development!

The Pennsylvania Jump$tart Coalition held an in-person meeting on Monday, April 22nd, at the CAIU in Enola. Champions of financial literacy education were able to enjoy collaboration and connection. Thank you to all those who joined us!

Every child deserves the chance to build a solid foundation for their financial future. Help us equip students with personal finance skills by supporting their teachers with resources, curricula, and training. #CheckYourSchool #EducateToEmpower

April is Financial Literacy Month! Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an official proclamation recognizing the importance of Financial Literacy in the Commonwealth. Read the full proclamation at: dobs.pa.gov/Documents/Proc….