Ep 43 Banking, Business, and School Stores Paving the Way [19:04] Play Now | Download (215)
An Interview with Jennifer Allen, Jump$tart Teacher of the Year
Jennifer Allen was selected as the first State of Kentucky, Jumpstart Financial Literacy – Teacher of the Year. She is a teacher at Madison Southern High School in Berea, Kentucky where she teaches Business and Marketing courses and runs the school bank and school store programs. She has presented to colleagues on using free resources for teaching various aspects of Financial Literacy (see her presentation PowerPoint below). Ms. Allen’s work as a Financial Literacy educator provides an important model, as she teaches both formal classes, and runs school-based activities (the bank and store) that provide important opportunities to apply what’s learned in the courses as well as other content, hands-on. In this interview Jennifer describes how she runs her program, identifies important free resources she’s found for it, and gives important advice on how to run a highly successful Fin Lit program on the high school level.
Episode 40 We Haven't Seen Anything Yet! Year 2 Wrap-Up Play Now | Download (1059)
Looking Back and Ahead-
The Future is…
About Financial Literacy Education!
In this episode Kathy and Mark deliver a rousing discussion of where our nation and world is in the context of financial literacy education as we record the final episode of the series 2nd year in mid-February 2011.
It is snowy and cold in NJ and a bright sunny day in FL as our co-hosts record a remote podcast in their new format. (Kathy and her family moved to Florida in summer of 2010.)
Join us for reflection, and retrospection about what has transpired acorss the nation and most recently in the Middle East.
Does it connect with financial literacy?
What will it mean?
Will it last?
While we do not have a crystal ball, we know what we are seeing and can share the perspective of people informed in financial literacy education and pedagogy.
In addition what financial crisis has run through the USA in recent months? And do you know it will affect you students’ future education choices?
Listen in to find out.
Again no futuristic answers, but many issues are raised that the gernal public is not considering and which will crystalize in the coming months and years
Invitations for our listeners also abound and we finish up with a teacher’s rendition of our thanks to McGraw-Hill Companies for funding Year 3.
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ON THE ROAD
Upcoming Events by Kathy and Mark
USF Faculty Presentation on Podcasting- Tampa, FL March 23, 2011- Dr. Kathy King
Dr. King’s Induction into Hall of Fame for International Adult and Continuing Education- Dr. King, Toronto, Canada, April 6-8, 2011
NCEA Conference Presentation – New Orleans, LA, April 26-27, 2011- Dr. Kathy King
AERC-CASAE Conference Presentation- Toronto, Canada, June 9-12, 2011- Dr. Kathy King
ISTE Conference Presentation – Philadelphia, PA, June 26-29, 2011- Dr. Kathy King
International Technology Conference- Portugal – July 2011- Dr. King (not yet confirmed)
Distance Learning Conference – Madison WI – Aug 2-4, 2011 Dr. King (not yet confirmed)
Ep 37: Lynn Raymond, Banker aka Teacher Interview [24:41] Play Now | Download (1478)
What’s all this buzz about banks inside of High Schools? About High Schoolers actually running banks? Lynn Raymond, a former bank vice president turned business teacher, shares with us what these new trends and exciting developments in financial literacy are all about! Learn how she got started in bringing banking into the school, the possible pitfalls and the necessary tools to get such programs off the ground. All and all, another exciting interview that sheds light on new innovations in Teaching Financial Literacy!
[Photo By Michael Patrick, Knoxville (Tenn.) News Sentinel]
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Article in USA Today:
When students at Carter High School in Strawberry Plains, Tenn., forget their lunch money, they don’t have to worry about going hungry.Instead, they wander over to one of the five tellers who work at the student-run bank, where they can withdraw money from their savings accounts or fill out short applications for a $5 loan, all without leaving the building, says Lynn Raymond, a banking and finance teacher at the school.
Episode 35: Interview with David Anderson, Exec. Vice Pres. of W!SE [22:59] Play Now | Download (1124)
As we dive into 2011, Talking Fin Lit provides a compelling interview with Dave Anderson, the Exec Vice. Pres. of W!SE.
Dave discusses how financial literacy is a major issue for students as they advance to college. Indeed recent reports prove that the major reason students drop out of college is not academics, but Oops! We almost gave it away!
You have to listen in to find out, won’t you?
W!SE stands for Working in Support of Education and it is a member of the (McGraw Hill) Financial Literacy Now Partnership.
Quote from W!SE website:
“Most students drop out of college not because of academic failure but because of …….
and the fastest growing group filing personal bankruptcy is in the age group…………….”
Rod Hames is a teacher at Crews Middle School in Lawrenceville, Georgia, teaching Computer Science and Business. Mark met Rod at the ISTE 2010 Conference in Denver where both were presenting. Rod has distinguished himself in teaching the Stock Market and numerous other aspects of business and economics by developing creative ways to make these subjects come alive for today’s middle school students. An area of particular interest in Rod’s work is his use of research into student engagement which he applies to the teaching of financial literacy.
Welcome to the Talking Financial Literacy Community @ Facebook . We hope folks will join us to share links, photos, comments and discussion. But the discussion board will especially be a space to share resources, plans for integrating financial literacy in classes and support as all of us pose new ideas. ho will be first and second to share who
they are, their basic interests in this area and any needs or resources?
Invitation for Listeners to Participate in the Show
Listen to the details in episode 29 and then email Mark and Kathy about what you have to share. Email us at podcast ( at) talkingfinlit.org
ON THE ROAD
Upcoming
AAACE Clearwater, FL Presentations (several on technology) – Oct. 24-29, 2010 – Dr. Kathy King
TSEA Conference- Austin TX – Jan 27, 2011- Dr. Kathy King
FETC Orlando, FL presentation Feb 3, 2011- Dr. Kathy King
Ep 27 April is Financial Literacy Month [27:53] Play Now | Download (1447)
Be prepared to leverage the attention of Financial Literacy Month with your classes and communities. Kathy and Mark share resources, activities and perspectives for teachers in focusing on financial literacy materials already available on the site and new ones unveiled in this episode. From the
Financial Literacy Now website to compelling Youtube videos and articles to get the attention of students with relevance and maximize learning. This is your personal invitation to be part of the Fin Lit Community- Let’s support educators.
Welcome to the Talking Financial Literacy Community @ Facebook . We hope folks will join us to share links, photos, comments and discussion. But the discussion board will especially be a space to share resources, plans for integrating financial literacy in classes and support as all of us pose new ideas. ho will be first and second to share who
they are, their basic interests in this area and any needs or resources?
Invitation for Listeners to Participate in the Show
Listen to the details in episode 26 and then email Mark and Kathy about what you have to share. Email us at podcast ( at) talkingfinlit.org
ON THE ROAD – Coming Events
April 2010 — Kathy at NCEA 2010 (St Paul MN)
—- Kathy at Purdue University (IN)
April – June 2010 –Kathy at RTI SUMMIT @Dallas, Chicago & Orlando
May 2010- Kathy NYCABE Keynote NYCity
May 2010 — Kathy at AERA 2010 (Denver, CO)
June 2010 — Mark and Kathy at ISTE NECC 2010 (Denver, CO)
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Ep 27 April is Financial Literacy Month [27:53] Play Now | Download (1447)
From the vantage point of over 1 year of research, interviews and analysis of personal financial literacy for k-12 and adult education, Kathy and Mark step back and provide an episode of reflection, high points and next steps. You are invited to join us for this “green room” debriefing as your Talking Financial Literacy Podcast co-hosts discuss such questions as :
What were their surprises as they wrap up the first segment of the series?
How can teachers best make use of the series?
What needs and gaps did they uncover in the journey of exploring financial literacy resources?
How has our world of economics and politics transformed during this 12-16 months?
What could a sequel series of segments offer?
This episode becomes a fun, quick-paced recap of great resources, highlights and packs in more surprises for our listeners, both new and returning! Join us for this comprehensive episode.
Continuing the global conversation about personal
financial literacy for educators on
Talking Financial Literacy Podcast
Resources discussed in this episode:
Our archive of illustrious guests and episodes
Convenient: Available on demand: 24/7
Portable: Take use with you via MP3 player, iPod, cell phone or CD
Flexible: Use for teacher PD, student enrichment, parent and adult education classes
We express a special thanks to the McGraw-Hill Companies who have so graciously sponsored this first round of the series as a philanthropic effort. Thank you for offering such a rich resource for teachers, students, community and parents. ~~ Kathy & Mark
We expect to be providing some more resources on this topic in the near future based on discussions with potential supporters. ~~ Kathy & Mark
Keep this feed live in your feedreader and podcast reader (iTunes, etc) and check back to the site for updates and announcements!)
We wish you all success in bringing financial literacy lifelong learning to life for your students!
Ep 24: Urgency and Perspective: Ms. Josephine Urso Play Now | Download (1451)
Join us for a vibrant interview with an experienced New York City teacher and administrator. Josephine Urso provides grounding and insightful examples of how financial literacy is incorporated into school curriculum, rather than isolated projects or after school programs. Deep insights offered as Kathy and Mark debrief on the interview and how teachers and schools can use this information to refine current and develop new financial literacy programs and connections.
Recommendations for Teacher and School Action
Benefit from an experienced perspective about urgency and recommendations for infusing financial literacy in the curriculum.
Resources in this Episode
If you are working on bringing financial literacy into your curriculum be sure to visit
If you go into the teachers part there is an excellent series of lessons on taxes that include why pay taxes, the history of taxes and the nuts and bolts of how to pay taxes.
This episode features an interview with Ms. Beth Peller, Former Local Instructional Superintendent, New York City Department of Education. Beth Peller retired a year or two back from a very successful career with the New York City Department of Education. Over several decades she served the Department in a variety of capacities. After starting as a classroom teacher, she was tapped
to become a citywide Staff Developer for the Central Office. She moved on to become Head of Literacy for Community School District #15 in Brooklyn for a while and then served as a Language Arts Specialist in the Office of Performance Standards, a part of the central organization’s Division of Instructional Support. Finally, she served as a Local Instructional Superintendent until retiring. Speaking with the benefit of deep experience in the field of education, Beth shares some informed insights about the challenge of Financial Literacy Education.
[display_podcast]This episode features a lively and informative interview with loan manager, Elizabeth Zelasko of
Countrywide Bank by Talking Fin Lit co-host Dr. Kathy King. Elizabeth provides behind the scenes information that every loan applicant should know about mortgages in general and for the changing landscape of this financial vehicle today. From application fees to points, locking in rates, ARMs, fixed rates, taxes, stated income, credit scores, to “junk fees,” we are here to de-mystify the terms and the process!
You will find many money-saving and powerful suggestions for how to prepare for mortgages as adults and pose it for young people to understand the need to prepare now, for instance: building a credit history, savings and banking literacy!
Mark and Kathy also discuss the details of how to use mortgages and this life need as a vibrant classroom learning focus. Resources, lesson ideas and discussion abound.
Join us as we bring an expert on board to provide complete information in a form for all to understand.
Calculator: “Calculate Your Debt-to-Income Ratio”
Comparing your earnings against your spending , also known as a debt-to-income ratio, is one of the most popular approaches for evaluating if you have too much debt. Lenders, for years, have looked at debt-to-income ratios to get a better grasp on a person’s current financial picture to determine credit-worthiness.
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