Help raise awareness of the need for personal finance fundamentals.
We have many opportunities for volunteers with our organization. 2012 Scholarship Winners Announced!
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition and Utah Higher Education Assistance Authority are pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 Scholarship Competition. The winners are:
Cameron W. – Bingham High School
Amber C. – Wayne High School
Brytan P. – Snow Canyon High
Brady S. – Bear River High
Each student submitted an essay about financial literacy and won a $1,000 college scholarship. Congratuluations to all tge scholarship recipients!
Save the Date
The 2012 $tart $mart Teacher Summit will be held on Friday, October 26th at the Davis Conference Center. This information packed training for K-12 educators will include classes on improving your own understanding of personal finance and how to teach finance and economics to your students.
As always, the Summit is free and includes .5 continuing education credit, substitute reimbursement and lodging for qualifying districts.
Registration begins in August 2012.
Legislative Update
2012 Utah Legislative Session Update
for the Required High School Financial Literacy Course
There was some discussion during the 2012 Legislative Session about the .5 General Financial Literacy course required for Utah high school graduation. Please note the following:
The General Financial Literacy course is still required for high school graduation.
H.B. 156 (2012) sponsored by Representative Merlynn Newbold added language about a test-out option. There is currently a test-out option available, and the Utah State Office of Education will be working to ensure that the test-out option is widely known, adequately accessible, and is a valid measure of competency.
Please visit http://www.schools.utah.gov/CURR/gradinfo/Demonstrated-Competency.aspx for information about the Demonstrated Competency program currently in place.
2012 Utah Excellence in Financial Literacy and Economics Teaching Awards Program
The Utah Jump$tart Coalition is pleased to announce the 2012 awards program for Teaching Financial Literacy and Economics. This program recognizes K-12 teachers who excel in utilizing Finance in the Classroom to teach personal finance and economics.Deadline is June 8th.Click Here to download the application.
Mission & Unique Proposition
Our Mission
To improve the personal financial literacy of Kindergarten through college-age youth by providing advocacy, research, standards, and educational resources. We strive to prepare youth for life-long successful financial decision-making.
Our Unique Proposition
Utah Jump$tart is a coalition of organizations, which share a commitment to the financial education of youth. Working collaboratively, more resources and expertise are available to accomplish this task.
We accomplish our mission by:
- Raising awareness of the need for personal finance fundamentals;
- Enhancing the effectiveness of personal financial education;
- Promoting responsible fiscal attitudes and behaviors; and
- Encouraging networking and cooperative efforts among business, community, government and education
