Financial Literacy Podcast- Season II

News Flash- December 2009-

Dr. Kathy King and Mark Gura are pleased to announce they have received a $53,000 grant award from the McGraw-Hill Companies through Fordham University to develop, host and produce another 23 episodes of Talking Financial Literacy Podcast.

The series has been featured in the New York City Metropolitan edition of Business Week in September 2009 as part of a NYC wide philanthropic effort to serve the needs of the area by the McGraw-Hill Companies.

According to King, Talking Financial Literacy Podcast,  Season II is being planned and developed even now.

“We have a clear outline of what we want to accomplish in season II to fill the gap which still exists in this urgent area of need. Based on eighteen months of researching and discussing this field we have even more than to offer teachers and parents as they seek to incorporate financial literacy and learning in education activities.

“Our series focuses on everyday, current financial issues,  free, or inexpensive resources and how to make the learning and study of them engaging, exciting, and meaningful for students of all ages.

King also indicated they have a new format for the show’s second season,

“Our first episode will be  posted in mid-January, 2010 with several surprise announcements. Not only will we have a refined show lineup, but also several special features: hints about them include contests and social media features.”

For readers who would like to download their own copy of the Business Week article click here.

Gura shared their excitement being included in the Business Week special edition,

“We are thrilled that the need for financial literacy is gaining more recognition. That our efforts should be highlighted, was rewarding, but the article points out also several other projects that are helping to move this movement forward.”

About Talking Financial Literacy Podcast

Talking Financial Literacy Podcast and its companion web-based resource site (www.talkingfinlit.org) is a vital wellspring of information and assistance for educators. If you are seeking to gain information, resources and insights about incorporating teaching and learning about personal finance into a variety of content studies, Talking Financial Literacy Podcast is the place to check for current, interesting, professional, and on-demand assistance.

Building on the power of new media, whether you are reading the web, checking the web links or listening to the podcast, you will find an abundance of help in this growing community of educators interested in the same pursuit.

Your Talking Financial Literacy Podcast hosts and producers are Mark Gura and Dr. Kathleen P. King. We are affiliated with Fordham University, New York, NY.