California Jump$tart Coalition

06/18/2026

“…what are the best financial podcasts to listen to and which ones are worth your time? If you’re looking for the best podcasts to listen to now, here are 10 options to consider.”

https://www.moneyrates.com/investment/best-personal-finance-podcasts.htm

Personal finance podcasts can be a great way to learn about money. Learn which personal finance podcasts are the best.

06/16/2026

“Even with the convenience of AI-driven assistance, users are urged to protect their privacy by keeping interactions general. Personal or sensitive financial details should not be shared through the chatbot.”

https://abc30.com/post/watching-wallet-financial-literacy-snapchat/19304623/

Experian is teaming up with Snapchat to boost financial literacy among its users.

06/12/2026

“California will require all high schools to offer a personal finance course starting in 2027-28, and all students must take the class beginning with the graduating class of 2031.”

https://edsource.org/2026/california-high-school-finance-course/759788

What began as a program that was unavailable to Fresno students has now served nearly 1,000 students and is setting the standard for California’s graduation requirement.

06/09/2026

Did you know that Jump$tart launched an student honor society?

The Jump$tart Student Honor Society for Personal Financial Literacy is a national student recognition program that celebrates student achievements in advancing financial literacy. You can learn more here: https://www.jumpstart.org/education/honor-society/

06/04/2026

“California is putting a greater emphasis on financial literacy in schools. California Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Center for Economic Education explain how the new high school financial education requirement could impact students, why financial skills matter, and how early education can help build stronger financial futures.”

https://www.10news.com/sdconnect/ca-high-school-financial-education-requirement

California Coast Credit Union and the San Diego Center for Economic Education explain how the new high school financial education requirement could impact students

06/02/2026

“While the mandate will not fully affect students for several more years, Carlmont already offers a personal finance course that has been running for some time, positioning the school a step ahead of the state’s timeline.”

https://scotscoop.com/carlmont-prepares-for-californias-new-financial-literacy-mandate/

California is preparing for an upcoming financial literacy graduation mandate under Assembly Bill (AB) 2927, to be enacted in 2027, prompting Carlmont to evaluate its current offerings and instructional resources on campus. Under AB 2927, led by the efforts of State Superintendent of Public Instruct...

05/29/2026

“Results from the 2025 Smarter Balanced assessments (SBAC) show that 49% of all students met or exceeded state standards in English Language Arts, while 37% did so in math.”

https://www.ppic.org/publication/californias-k-12-test-scores/

In 2025, half of California’s K–12 students met the state standard in English, while a third did so in math. Although proficiency rates have improved in recent years, scores remain lower than before the pandemic and longstanding achievement gaps persist among demographic groups.

05/26/2026

“The need for financial literacy has never been greater. According to the annual P-Fin Index, less than half of American adults are considered financially literate. That's a wake-up call. But it's also a reminder that how we teach matters just as much as what we teach.”

https://www.aboutschwab.com/mss/story/financial-literacy-and-teens

05/22/2026

The Jump$tart National Educator Conference (NEC) Scholarship Program helps educators access one of the nation’s leading professional development events focused on personal finance education. Scholarships support attendance for teachers who are passionate about advancing financial literacy in their classrooms and communities.

Educators interested in attending the 2026 National Educator Conference are encouraged to submit an interest application to be considered for scholarship opportunities.

Apply or learn more here: https://www.jumpstart.org/education/nec/scholarships/application/

Additional conference and scholarship information:
✔️ National Educator Conference: https://www.jumpstart.org/education/nec
✔️ Scholarship Information: https://www.jumpstart.org/education/nec/scholarships

05/15/2026

As financial literacy requirements continue expanding across the country, the need for well-equipped personal finance educators has never been greater.

The 2026 Personal Finance Teacher Training Institute at Stanford University will provide high school educators with practical personal finance content training, classroom-ready instructional strategies, and valuable teaching resources through a five-day professional learning experience taking place July 13–17, 2026.

Participants may receive:
✅ Three Continuing Education Units
✅ A $500 participation stipend
✅ Travel expense assistance based on location
✅ Complimentary meals throughout the program
Participation is offered at no cost, but space is limited to 100 educators.

Interested educators are encouraged to complete the interest form today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8S2QbSFNTVv8TOl2_AXK7DUNy1RyqaxBHMYUM-RKkJt94Gg/viewform

Learn more about the event: https://ifdm.stanford.edu/events/personal-finance