2017 Jump$tart National Educator Conference

MFEC is offering two scholarships for Montana Teachers (PreK-12) to attend the Jump$tart National Educator Conference, November 3-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C.   What, When and Where? This conference, November 3-5, 2017 in Washington, D.C., offers classroom educators an opportunity to see, learn about, and try financial educational resources to integrate immediately into current lesson plans; … Continue reading 2017 Jump$tart National Educator Conference

It’s Time for MFEC’s Annual Poster Contest!

The theme for MFEC's 2017 Poster Contest is “Needs and Wants.” Submissions are due Friday, October 28, 2016.  Encourage the children in your classroom, kindergarten through fifth grade, to contemplate the concept of managing their money responsibly by distinguishing between their wants and needs. Winning submissions will be featured in MFEC's 2017 Calendar! In “Needs … Continue reading It’s Time for MFEC’s Annual Poster Contest!

“Spend, Share, Save” Poster Contest

We are excited to share an opportunity to involve students grades K-5 with a little financial education via a fun competition!   The Montana Financial Education Coalition has organized a Poster Contest with the theme “Spending, Saving, Sharing.”  This is a fun activity to share with kids to talk about financial literacy.  The winners win a small prize!  The … Continue reading “Spend, Share, Save” Poster Contest