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 Free Personal Finance Course Available Fall 2005!
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is proud to announce our new personal finance training “There’s a Lot to Learn About Money” for high school students. This new training opportunity is offered in conjunction with our tour program in both the San Francisco and Los Angeles Branch locations. Schedule your tour and training today!

Personal Finance Tip of the Month
Carry a small notebook and write down everything you spend your money on—even candy bars. You'll be surprised how things add up!

www.FederalReserveEducation.org has a new look!
Make sure to check out all of the cool new features such as:
• Interactive games and quizzes for your students
• Teaching tips
• Free curriculum and educational material

Are your college students interested in the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) process? Host a University Symposium and the Fed will come to you.

High school teachers—there is an exciting, FREE, interactive international economic program available to you and your students: The International Economic Summit.

Upcoming Events
October 14 Oregon Council for the Social Studies' Fall Conference:
Undaunted Teaching for the Social Studies Educator.
For location and details please contact Shirley Lomax.
October 15, 2005 USA TODAY has several grants available for California and Nevada middle and high school teachers! The grant includes classroom delivery of USA TODAY educational resources including: USA TODAY, daily lesson plan written to today's news, and access to various on-line resources. This is a 32 week program and you must act now, grants are only available through October 15, 2005 and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. For more information, please contact Lupe Jaramillo at 714-228-7204.

 

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