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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/

Reminder about the ISTE NECC MEET-UP! 

• June 30, 2008- San Antonio, TX
• You are invited!
• Raffle prizes from Otterbox for iPods and iPhones
• Learning and networking opps- even be part of a podcast
• You are invited! Read more…

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Interview with Lloyd Bromberg, Federal Reserve Bank of NY, Director of Education Services

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Join us for this exciting episode of top news items and US federal resources for financial literacy. It’s Not Too Late – Flagging Economy Propels Financial Education discussion with Mark and Kathy combined with an educator’s interview with the Federal Reserved.

 

An interview with Lloyd Bromberg/ Director of Education for Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Articles Presented in the Episode:

A. The Next Slum? (Atlantic ) http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200803/subprime

B. Flagging Economy Propels Financial Education http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/02/20/24finance.h27.html Resources Presented in the Episode:
1. Federal Reserve Bank of New York: http://www.newyorkfed.org/
· Education Section of above: http://www.newyorkfed.org/education/index.html

• Econ Bowl
  The Federal Reserve Bank of New York invites upper elementary and middle school social studies classes to participate in the Econ Bowl.

http://www.newyorkfed.org/education/elemiddleschool.html

• Econ Explorers Journal “ Discover the world of economics in your home, neighborhood and school by completing your Econ Explorers Journal” – Downloadable PDF curriculum

http://www.newyorkfed.org/education/econexjrnl.pdf

Also –

• Federal Reserve Education
  http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/FRED/?CFID=8591833&CFTOKEN=21338021

• Federal 101 http://www.federalreserveeducation.org/fed101/
  

2) Citi (Citigroup) Citi Financial Education Program

http://financialeducation.citigroup.com/citigroup/financialeducation/

Citi Financial Education Videos
http://financialeducation.citigroup.com/citigroup/financialeducation/videos.htm

3)ING Direct

Planet Orange – Financial Literacy Web Site for Kids

http://www.orangekids.com/

Contact Us
You may contact Mark and Kathy by

• leaving a comment here on the blog/site
• emailing us at podcast@talkingfinlit.org

Podcast Feed:

Our podcast feed is: http://feeds.feedburner.com/talkingfinlit

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• (C) Talking Financial Literacy is copyrighted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2008. All rights reserved.

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