Episode 5: The Landscape of Financial Literacy Education – A View from ‘The Fed’
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We are pleased to bring the 2nd half of the the interview with Lloyd Bromberg, Director of Education Services, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, to our Talking Fin Lit listeners! Mark and Kathy discuss the interview high points and specifics regarding the resources which are mentioned.
- 1st Half of the Interview may be found here- Episode 2 = Interview part 1: [[ CLICK here ]]
- 2nd Half of the Interview may be found here-
Episode 5 = Interview part 2: [[ Click here ]]
Mr. Lloyd Bromberg discusses the program which his federal reserve Education program is offering to NYC students and replicating in Puerto Rico. Resources including a 3 part program which also has online curriculum available. The discussion also includes whether such a program should be mandated in all schools and discuss the pros and cons given the demands schools have on them already and yet the importance of inclusion in a mandated program.
Articles & Items:
1. Article: Pupils learn what counts (Fredericksburg.com)
“Most third-graders know two things about money: you need it to buy a Wii, and it doesn’t grow on trees.
While those are important things to understand, they don’t really capture the complexities of a financial world that can baffle the brightest business school student, and they certainly don’t prepare a youngster for the challenges that await them after graduation….”
2. Map of Federal Reserve Districts
www.federalreserve.gov/otherfrb.htm
3. Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco (District 12)
http://www.frbsf.org/
A sampler of educational resources from District 12
- Fedville
http://www.frbsf.org/education/fedville/
- Fed Chairman Game
http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/chairman/
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