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Thompson, Maria J., Ed. – Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 2005
Few would argue that the time is ripe for financial education in America. Financial products and services are growing in diversity and complexity, the retirement paradigm is shifting, and far too many individuals and families are struggling to make ends meet, often turning to "payday" loans and other high-cost funding alternatives. Low-…
Descriptors: Community Development, Banking, Money Management, Nonprofit Organizations
Hopley, Virginia – Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, 2003
Financial education is essential, yet on average, adults scored 57 percent on basic economic knowledge, according to the "Standards in Economics Survey" conducted in 1999 for the National Council on Economic Education. The Community Affairs Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland surveyed financial institutions and community…
Descriptors: Economic Development, Economics Education, Banking, Community Development
Lupher, Dennis A. – American Vocational Journal, 1977
The supervisor of consumer education for the Ohio State Department of Education lists guidelines developed for the consumer education coordinators placed in 16 of Ohio's 102 vocational education planning districts. He notes that the State provides funds for two services operated by the coordinators, resource libraries, and inservice programs. (MF)
Descriptors: Consumer Economics, Consumer Education, Coordinators, Elementary Secondary Education
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Vocational Education. – 1971
The activities contained in the guide are designed to supplement the distributive education curriculum with information that will prepare the student to become a more informed, skillful employee and help the marketing career oriented student better visualize his customer's buying problems. Four overall objectives are stated. The guide is organized…
Descriptors: Community Resources, Concept Teaching, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education
Kister, Joanna; And Others – 1993
This Resource Management Resource Guide is intended to help teachers implement Ohio's Work and Family Life Program. Course content focuses on the practical problems related to managing human and material resources, making consumer decisions, and feeding, clothing, and housing the family. These practical problems are posed through case studies and…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Clothing, Consumer Economics, Consumer Education

Edgar, S. Keith – 1976
This packet contains both a teacher's guide and a student activity book designed to help adult students acquire consumer information. Both booklets cover the following topics: bank accounts (checking accounts, savings accounts, other banking services), budgeting money, undersanding and using credit, comparative shopping, fraudulent persuasion, and…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Education, Adult Literacy, Adult Students