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| U.S. Department of the Treasury’s “Save Out Loud” Contest Calls for Students’ Savings Stories |
| posted by: Ruthie | November 05, 2012, 08:11 PM |
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Do you know a student with a savings story to share? Are you teaching financial literacy in your classroom? The U.S. Department of the Treasury is calling for entries to its "Save Out Loud" Contest through the "Ready.Save.Grow." initiative. "Save Out Loud" is a photo and video essay contest for students in grades K – 12. Grand prize winners get a virtual visit to their classrooms from the United States Treasurer Rosie Rios. Teachers can encourage students to enter via electronic or photo submissions. Photos must include a 250 word description of the challenges they're facing in saving, their progress in saving, and why they are saving. Similarly, students may also submit a 90 seconds or less personal video sharing their savings story. Students must upload entries via Facebook for submission. The judges are America's leading financial educators, including Nan Morrison, CEO of the Council for Economic Education, and David Mancl, Director, Office of Financial Literacy, Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions and State of Wisconsin Jump$tart Coalition Leader. Whether it's a baseball glove, a first car or a college education, students of all ages have a reason to save. This contest is great way for students to learn the value of a dollar and the importance of saving. • Who: The contest is open to students in grades K – 12 (teachers or parents may submit on behalf of students). • What: A creative photo or video essay about what students or their families are saving for. • When: The contest runs from Oct. 3 through Nov. 25, 2012. • How: Visit www.facebook.com/readysavegrow and click on the Contest Tab. Click here for more information about Ready.Save.Grow. and the "Save Out Loud" Contest. Click here for teacher resources about the contest and resources for teaching financial literacy. Will you encourage your students to apply? Comment below.
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