California Jump$tart

A not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the personal #financial literacy of California's youth. Learn more on our website.

[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“California is putting a greater emphasis on financial literacy in schools.”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“While the mandate will not fully affect students for several more years, Carlmont already offers a personal finance course that has been running for some time, positioning the school a step ahead of the state’s timeline.”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Results from the 2025 Smarter Balanced assessments (SBAC) show that 49% of all students met or exceeded state standards in English Language Arts, while 37% did so in math.”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“The need for financial literacy has never been greater. According to the annual P-Fin Index, less than half of American adults are considered financially literate.”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“In elementary and middle schools, adding financial literacy concepts to the math curriculum does not need to mean increasing the number of lessons — just regearing them to make them more relevant…”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

Once again, Jump$tart Coalition State Leaders met in Washington, DC, and spent a full day sharing ideas, networking, and learning from each other. We appreciate the National Jump$tart Coalition bringing us all together for a day of learning and hearing from experts in our field.

[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“As director of community development, Beyer designs and delivers programs aimed at increasing financial literacy, promoting economic stability and expanding access to banking services for underserved communities.”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“New data from Intuit reveals parents and families say they want more help preparing their kids for real-life money decisions…”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Yet it's one that largely unfolds behind closed doors, fueled by a quiet but powerful reluctance to admit just how little that many people were taught about managing money.”
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[Next Gen Personal Finance @NextGenPF]

Our latest State of Financial Education Report is here!
30 states now require a standalone Personal Finance course, ensuring 76% of U.S. public high school students in the Class of '31 will take Personal Finance 🎉

Read the report: https://t.co/vh8Oo9inCh

[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Help elementary and middle schoolers in your community learn good savings habits through free, banker-led outreach opportunities.”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Thirty-nine states now require personal finance courses for high school graduation, making significant progress in financial literacy education...”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“April is financial literacy month, and in California, the push is on to get schools to teach students about money management, and one local school district is leading the way.”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“In this definitive masterclass, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, Tim Ranzetta, Bernadette Joy, and our panel of experts reveal why financial resilience is no longer a solo sport—it’s a communal blueprint for the modern age.”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“U.S. students aged 15 through 18 have seen modest but inconsistent changes in financial literacy over the past five years.”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Teaching basic financial literacy skills in high school can better prepare students to understand more complex topics as they enter college.”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Financial literacy is a life skill. We’re making sure every California student graduates ready to earn, save, invest, and build wealth…”

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that California is moving forward with a stand-alone, one-semester personal finance course for high school students...”
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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

California is taking a big step toward preparing the next generation—financial literacy will soon be a graduation requirement for high school students.

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[California Jump$tart @CA_JumpStart]

“Instead of worksheets, textbooks or lectures, these middle schoolers engaged in a simulation of real-world budgeting and financial decision-making.”

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