RI Jumpstart Coalition

01/31/2023

We're excited to announce the 2023 RI Personal Finance Challenge and 2023 RI EconChallenge sites are now live. RI middle and high school teachers are invited to check out the associated web sites and register their teams here:

RI Jump$tart is excited to announce that the 2023 RI Finance Challenge and 2023 RI EconChallenge websites are now active. Teachers can log in now and

08/16/2022

It's a great day to learn with friends! We are so happy to be at our annual RI Jump$tart Educator training, "Suitcase Optional – Unpacking RI Financial Education Requirements" at the beautiful NEIT campus.

10/25/2021

In collaboration with the Council for Economic Education (CEE), Jump$tart is pleased to announce the release of the newly revised National Standards for Personal Financial Education.2021 National Standards

The new Standards represent Jump$tart’s and CEE’s shared vision of a single, unified set of standards that will guide educators, curriculum writers, policymakers, and other financial education stakeholders across the country to promote effective, comprehensive financial education for K-12 students.

The new Standards reflect the evolution of financial services, current approaches to financial education, and a more intentional inclusiveness of all users.

Click here to download a free copy of the full publication as a .pdf file.https://3yxm0a3wfgvh5wbo7lvyyl13-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/2021_Natl_Standards_Downloadable_final.pdf

Jump$tart and CEE thank the Steering Committee, Writing Team, educator and industry-expert reviewers, and the Jackson Charitable Foundation.

Click here for the full announcement:https://3yxm0a3wfgvh5wbo7lvyyl13-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/New-Standards-for-Personal-Financial-Education-news-release-10-21-21-JumpStart-CEE.pdf

https://www.jumpstart.org/what-we-do/support-financial-education/standards-2021/

08/17/2021

K-16 Educators: Join us on Wednesday August 18 for 5 hours of FREE online financial education + PLUs. Offered in partnership with Fidelity Investments! Seats are filling fast! Register:

Fidelity Investments free, online professional development for RI and neighboring k-16 & pre-service educators

05/01/2021

We're thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 RI Econ Challenge!

East Greenwich High School won first place in the RI Econ Challenge Adam Smith division. Team EG2 (teacher Timothy McPartlin) will go on to represent our state in the Adam Smith division of the National Semi-Finals in May.

Johnston High School won first place in the RI Econ Challenge David Ricardo division, Team FL Level 2 (teacher Debra Smyth) will go on to represent our state in the David Ricardo division of National Semi-Finals in May.

Archie R. Cole Middle School won first place in the RI Econ Challenge Milton Friedman division. Team Cole 6 (teacher Ellise Wolff).

See the full list of winners here:

The results are in! Here are the following RI schools to be recognized for their outstanding performance: _______________________________________ 2021 RI

05/01/2021

We're excited to announce the winners of the 2021 RI Personal Finance Challenge!

Congratulations to East Greenwich High School Team Avengers_Captain America (teacher Dr. Patricia Page) for winning 1st place in the RI state championship! East Greenwich High will be representing our state as they go on to compete in the Semi-Finals in May.

Tolman High School Team Tolman Tigers AZ 1 (teacher Robert D’Arezzo) is the 1st place RI winner in the Access Zone division, and they will go on represent our state in Access Zone division of the Semi-Nationals.

For the Invest in Girls division, 5 all-girl teams from RI will be advancing to the Semi-Nationals. EGHS teams Avengers_Captain America, Avengers-Valkyrie, and Avengers Rescue (teacher Dr. Patricia Page), and Woonsocket High School teams Adv 1 and Adv 3 (teacher Robert Gruetkze) will compete in the Invest in Girls division of the Semi-Nationals.

See the full list of winners here:

The results are in! Here are the following RI schools to be recognized for their outstanding performance: _______________________________________ RI High

04/22/2021

Attention RI Teachers! The 2021 NGPF Virtual FinLit Conference will be on April 24th, 2021. The conference will showcase 18 new, timely, and updated Virtual PD sessions, with a bonus 1 hour session on the ‘State of Financial Education in the U.S.’ We are excited to gather educators from all around the country to learn and engage together on all things financial education - especially with April being FinLitMonth. Come join us; as with all things at NGPF, the conference is free and open to all!

FinLit Month: NGPF's Favorite Resources To celebrate Financial Literacy Month, we are sharing an NGPF team members favorite resource for you to check out. Each weekday in April, well have a new suggestion MONDAY April 12 MOVE: Organize Budget Expenses Christian's Favorite TUESDAY April 13 MATH: Comp...

04/14/2021

Thank you to the RI Senate and the RI House of Representatives for proclaiming April 2021 as Financial Literacy Month! https://trackbill.com/bill/rhode-island-senate-resolution-784-senate-resolution-proclaiming-april-2021-to-be-financial-literacy-month-in-the-state-of-rhode-island/2091849/
and
https://legiscan.com/RI/text/H6198/2021

04/03/2021

RI Jump$tart has been selected by national Jump$tart as the 2020-2021 State Coalition of the Year! We are honored and thrilled to receive this recognition! Many thanks to everyone who has contributed to and supported our financial literacy programs over the years. Special thanks to our dedicated, all-volunteer Board members who work tirelessly to advance our non-profit's K-16 education and community impact.

/PRNewswire/ -- The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy today announced that the Rhode Island Jump$tart Coalition has been named 2020-2021...

03/08/2021

Teachers, are you looking for online financial literacy games and simulations that promote student critical thinking and dialogue? Register now for the FREE upcoming Next Gen Personal Finance webinar "Teaching Through NGPF Arcade Games" on Thursday March 18 from 4-5 pm.

Check out the NEW NGPF Academy page to learn more about this year's swag FREE Resources for Your Personal Finance Class... Just a Click Away

02/19/2021

Happy Friday! Please join us on Monday February 22 at 4 pm to learn about 5 NextGen Personal Finance Resources you can use in your classroom including Question of the Day, FinCap Friday, Interactives, Quiz Games, & Mini Units! This exciting virtual professional development program is being offered as part of RI Jump$tart's newest partnership with NGPF.

Register now to reserve your place: https://www.ngpf.org/account/ #!/my-account-ngpf-academy-register/1000804

As an added bonus, NGPF will be raffling off 2 $25 Amazon gift cards.

We look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Check out the NEW NGPF Academy page to learn more about this year's swag FREE Resources for Your Personal Finance Class... Just a Click Away