PROJECT UPDATE
Field Test, Revise, Repeat

It’s been a busy summer for the Magnetar Capital UChicago Financial Education Initiative team, as we revise the first version of the new curriculum. We take pride in our extensive and rigorous revision process...

TEACHER SPOTLIGHT
Students Are Applying What They Are Learning Now

This course gets conversations going and not just in my classroom. I have parents at report card pick up telling me that their children come home and tell them what they are learning. I have parents asking for advice. Students keep saying that this is one of their favorite classes.

Christine Laadimi

What We're Reading
The New Geography of Jobs

Is a college degree a ticket to higher earnings than a high school diploma? It may depend on your address, according to Enrico Moretti, economics professor at UC Berkeley...

In real life
Start Saving Now

"Always save a portion of your money and do not spend it all. Another piece of advice I have is to pay attention when dealing with money and learning about it..."

Serenity Tario

CAREER CORNER
Every Job Gave Me the Opportunity to Learn New Skills

"Stay open to everything! Don't let anyone define you. I encourage any budding journalists out there to hone their writing skills, develop a strong curiosity, and be persistent. We need you."

Angela Miles

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES
Let Students Know: Volunteer for Junior Achievement

Earn 10 easy service-learning hours! Help teach elementary students about financial literacy. You and your best friend can be teachers for a day!

Contact Stephanie Ramirez for more information at sramirez@jachicago.org.

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