April 23, 2009
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Category: Dan Rabuzzi, Educational programs, Federal Reserve, Phyllis Frankfort, bank accounts, budgets, business, calculators, charity, cost of living, curriculum, entrepreneurship, games, giving, globalization, mortgages, resources, retirement, student outcomes, taxes, teacher perspectives
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Ep 25: A Fin Lit Finale (for now):
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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!
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Talking Financial Literacy is produced in collaboration among the MS in Adult Education and HRD at Fordham University and The McGraw-Hill Companies.
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June 24, 2008
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Category: Educational programs, Phyllis Frankfort, budgets, credit scores, curriculum, globalization, interviews, loans, resources, student outcomes, teacher perspectives
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Interview with Phyllis Frankfort
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Episode 4 Words from the W!SE: Interview with Phyllis Frankfort [15:32m]:
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Reflections on Mark’s interview with Phyllis Frankfort, founder and director of W!SE (
http://www.wise-ny.org ) a pioneering and powerful organization for financial literacy education. Under her leadership W!SE programs reach more than 20,000 students each year including the development of a financial literacy certification. Join us as we hear the inspiring story of how she conceived, developed, and launched this program which has made a great impact in financial literacy education in schools.

Working In Support of Education (w!se) is an educational nonprofit dedicated to providing educational support services nationwide, building financial literacy, fostering business and social entrepreneurship, and preparing students for college and the global workplace.
The w!se family of innovative programs positively affects the lives of young people and improves the quality of education. w!se inspires young people to dream and prepare for their future, equips them with the tools and life skills they need to achieve their full potential, and encourages them to make good choices.
w!se serves urban secondary school students in low-to-moderate-income areas. Extensive partnerships with schools and the private sector and a reputation for sustainable programs with measurable results have made w!se a leader in the educational community.
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…
Contact Us
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Podcast Feed:
Our podcast feed is:
http://feeds.feedburner.com/talkingfinlit
Talking Financial Literacy is produced in collaboration among the MS in Adult Education and HRD at Fordham University and The McGraw-Hill Companies.
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