December 8, 2004

Parents of K-12 Students Invited To Free Workshop On 'Financial Fitness for Life' on Dec. 13

Are your children financially fit?   Parents of students in kindergarten through 12th grade are invited to attend a free workshop, “Financial Fitness for Life,” Monday, Dec. 13, at 6-7:30 p.m. at the Girl Scouts Friendship Square, 610 Reserve Street.    The workshop is sponsored by the Boise State University Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies, the National Council on Economic Education, and the Bank of America Foundation. It is designed to help parents learn about teaching their children lifetime financial fitness, including earning an income, spending, saving and investing, using credit, managing money, problem-solving and decision-making.   “Financial Fitness for Life” parent guides, CD-ROMs and refreshments are provided to participants. Please R.S.V.P. by calling the Center for School Improvement and Policy Studies at (208) 426-1837.   -30-   Contact: Jenny Newhouse, Center for School Improvement, (208) 426-1837 Media Contact: Janelle Brown, communications and marketing, (208) 426-1790, jbrown2@boisestate.edu Media Contact: Kathleen Craven, communications and marketing, (208) 426-3275, kraven@boisestate.edu