Overview
The Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy is a Washington, DC–based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that unites national partners and state affiliates to advance financial literacy—especially for K–12 learners, educators, parents, and communities. Official programs span educator resources, Teen Teach-In events, Financial Literacy Month toolkits, awards, scholarships, and a national standards/clearinghouse ecosystem.
The coalition’s National Educator Conference and related educator programming help teachers bring personal finance into classrooms with shared standards and partner support.
What they teach
Jump$tart initiatives commonly emphasize:
- Personal financial literacy for students and teens
- Educator professional development and classroom resources
- National standards and clearinghouse materials for teachers
- Public awareness campaigns such as Financial Literacy Month
State coalitions and partner organizations extend the work locally while the national hub coordinates standards, awards, and convenings.
Who it's for
- K–12 educators teaching personal finance
- State coalitions and nonprofit partners
- Parents and community leaders supporting youth money skills
- Sponsors and advocates advancing financial education policy
Frequently asked
Is Jump$tart a school or a coalition?
It is a nonprofit coalition of national partners and state affiliates—not a single school.
Student-facing or educator-facing?
Both—student programs and teen events sit alongside educator conferences, standards, and classroom tools.
Where is it based?
Official materials list Washington, DC as the national home.
How do I engage?
Explore jumpstart.org for educator resources, events, state coalitions, and partnership pathways.