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HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIPS FROM JUMP$TART
In the theme of #GivingTuesday, (December 1, 2020) we'd like to ask that you please join us in making a donation on behalf of Jump$tart National. Your generosity furthers the work of making positive and impactful change in the lives of students and educators, globally.
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Following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we know full well how expensive the holidays can be...not to mention December has just started! According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), consumers plan to spend $998 on average on items such as gifts, food, decorations and other holiday-related purchases for themselves and their families.
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MEET NEW ADDITIONS TO THE BOARD!
Our all-volunteer California Jump$tart Coalition Board of Directors welcomes two additions to our board! Visit our Board of Directors webpage to get to know our full list of volunteers striving to educate young people on the many aspects of fiscal responsibility, including prudent saving, earning, spending, and investing and credit practices.
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NEED A LESSON PLAN? TRY THE TOPIC OF SAVING!
We’re moving into the final months of 2020, and what a year it has been! Now that the newness of the school year has worn off, more teachers are looking for distance-friendly options to introduce personal finance education into their lesson plans.
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL - DISTANCE LEARNING STYLE!
Welcome back to school! While you may not be on campus, it’s still a busy time getting acclimated to the new school year – distance learning style. Although California doesn’t mandate personal finance education, we all agree our kids need these important skills for life. California Jump$tart’s goal is to see more teachers integrate personal finance lessons into their lesson plans this year.
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JUMP$TART NATIONAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE
The events of the last month have shown that great turmoil can lead to necessary growth and change. Parents and teachers have the important task of translating social issues into learning opportunities for our youth. California Jump$tart supports all educators who are teaching students to value diversity, equality and respect for all people.
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HEADING INTO SUMMER!
As we head into the summer months, there is still much uncertainty about how our schools will be operating when the new school year begins in August. Will students be back in classrooms? Will we continue distance learning? Or will it be a hybrid of the two?
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CAJUMPSTART.ORG HAS BEEN REDESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND!
In these challenging times, we are all navigating through uncertainty for ourselves, our loved ones and our community. We hope you are staying healthy and safe.
More than ever, we are committed to educate California’s students (K-12) on the significance and value of financial literacy. The California Jump$tart Board is proud to announce the newly redesigned cajump$tart.org!
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HELP YOUR KIDS GET SMARTER ABOUT MONEY WHILE THEY'RE AT HOME
Kids are eager to learn about money, and parents are looking for reliable and engaging, online sources. Below you’ll find links to many resources where children can learn:
- What is an emergency fund and why is it so important?
- How can people on an average salary become millionaires by the time they retire?
- What is a credit score, and how can it help me - or prevent me - from renting an apartment, buying a car, or even getting a job?
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The California Jump$tart Coalition (CAJump$tart) will continue to provide information and resources to the community during these uncertain times. One thing that is certain, is the dedication and commitment of the volunteer leadership and staff that continue to support financial literacy in California. CAJump$tart is open for business, but our staff is working remotely in compliance with Governor Newsom’s orders. Although we hope not, you may experience a slower response over the next few weeks. For optimum service and to increase clarity for our staff and board, an email in place of a call is optimum. Contact us with any questions.