The Kansas Investor Education Fund, at the direction of the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC), donated $50,000 to the Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE), hosted at 九色视频, to advance the use of The Stock Market Game (SMG) program in Kansas schools.
鈥淚 am convinced that financial literacy must stThe Kansas Investor Education Fund, at the direction of the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC), donated $50,000 to the Kansas Council on Economic Education (KCEE), hosted at 九色视频, to advance the use of The Stock Market Game (SMG) program in Kansas schools.art in our school curriculum from a very young age,鈥� said Kansas Securities Commissioner Marc Wilson. 鈥淭oday鈥檚 donation will give our young Kansas consumers a foundation from which they can update their knowledge throughout their lifetime as their financial needs change. Results from student participation in this game across Kansas has been nothing short of amazing, both in terms of financial literacy and improving student performance in applied mathematics and mandated achievement tests.鈥�
Last year, the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner (KSC) provided a gift of $20,000 to KCEE to help relieve schools, and especially students, of the cost of participation in SMG.
This year, greater participation called for increased funds to continue offering SMG at no cost. The generous contribution from KSC, $30,000 more than what was given a year ago, will enable KCEE to once again provide the program to schools for free in 2010-2011.
On behalf of Kansas schools, KCEE is appreciative to be the recipient of such a wonderful gift.
鈥淲e are very grateful to Kansas Securities Commissioner Marc Wilson and his staff for their support of The Stock Market Game,鈥� says KCEE president Jim Graham. 鈥淭heir support will enable many more students to improve their lives through increased financial capability and understanding.鈥�
Last year, more than 10,000 students participated in SMG. This year, thousands more are expected.
The Stock Market Game, founded in 1977, is an investing simulation owned by the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Foundation and is administered in Kansas by KCEE. The program, proven to increase math and financial literacy knowledge, is open to students in grades 4-12. Learn more about SMG at .
This gift reinforces an ongoing partnership with KCEE to promote youth financial and investor education across the state. The council, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to equip teachers and educate students on the foundational subjects of economics and personal finance, provides support to K-12 schools through student programs, teacher professional development and curriculum resources.
For more information about KSC鈥檚 gift or the work of the council, contact KSC at (785) 296-5017 or KCEE at (316) 978-5183.