Yesterday i attended the financial literacy training--train the trainer. Very good hands on curriculum by NEFE.  I recall this curriculum in NC where it is required class in the high school.  Seems to be very effective there.

What was most rewarding for me was interaction with other VISTAS and the conversations about the challenges and rewards of GEAR UP program.  For example the training focused on lessons to teach youth about the value of money,how it works in life and how good financial literacy knowledge and skills can support the goal of attending college.  One of the issues that arose was related to parents who can become a barrier;  VISTAS shared that students tell them that thier parents point to themselves as an example of  success without a college education.  Another comment from Chevy in the UP was that parents do not want their children to go to college because they believe that after attending college, their son or daughter will not return home and this will have an impact on family and community well-being.  Thoughts of a foucs group were running through my head.....

Along the lines of evaluation, i am curious about since this financial literacy component is being added to activities to  support student success acclimation to college,  is this something for APR???
Well that's all for yesterday and today i am perusing the curriculum and NEFE's website as a follow up for the training.

peace,
docglo