Economic and financial education provides students with the knowledge and skills to make proper economic financial decisions when faced with these challenges in life. Studies have shown that financial literacy programs can have a significant impact on student performance.
The following resources are available to help provide a well-rounded financial learning experience for students: |
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Junior AchievementJunior Achievement empowers young people to own their economic success. Their volunteer-delivered, programs foster work-readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy skills, and use experiential learning to inspire kids to dream big and reach their potential.
Junior Achievement uses hands-on experiences to help young people understand the economics of life. They have several regional offices in North Carolina. For a one page fact sheet on Junior Achievement, click here. North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE)The North Carolina Council on Economic Education (NCCEE) works to see that all of our students develop economic understanding and abilities to solve problems in their lives as consumers, savers, investors, employees, employers, citizens, and participants in a global economy. NCCEE provides many programs and trainings for students and teachers including the National Economics Challenge and Stock Market Simulation. National Endowment for Financial EducationNEFE® helps organizations increase the financial well-being of underserved groups. NEFE provides teaching plans, handouts, PowerPoint presentations, and related resources to assist with financial education programming.
In addition, view a list of downloadable presentations at http://www.financialworkshopkits.org. Advanced Money Management for Community College StudentsAdvanced Money Management for Community College Students was designed to ensure that individuals who are continuing their education by enrolling in the community college system have the information and tools needed to make good financial decisions.
This resource will help students manage their debt and budget while furthering their education. The tool is offered in partnership with the State Education Assistance Authority and College Foundation of North Carolina. College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is a free service of the State of North Carolina that helps students plan, apply, and pay for college. CFNC is a partnership of Pathways, the N.C. State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. Student Aid on the WebStudent Aid on the Web is a resource provided by the US Department of Education. The website contains tips and tools to help students plan and pay for education beyond high school.
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Treasurer Cowell worked to integrage financial literacy into K-12 social studies curriculum and essential standards beginning in 2012. |
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In 2008, a study showed that students in grades 4-6 who played the Financial Markets Association's Stock Market Game scored significantly higher on mathematics that students who did not play the game.
Read more about resources for K-12 Teachers |
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