Mad About Money

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) is pleased to bring another year of financial education to middle schools throughout Washington State with a live, in-school theatre performance of the National Theatre for Children’s “Mad About Money II.”

What is "Mad About Money"?

Mad About Money is a first-of-its-kind educational program that combines a live, in-school dramatic presentation with exciting work books, online games and practical, take-home activities that bring personal finance to life for middle school students and their families. Mad About Money teaches the basics of saving, budgeting, credit and investing that form the foundation of lifelong financial and investor literacy.

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How Do I Sign My School Up?

Teachers and administrators interested in being included in the Mad About Money II 2007 tour can contact Bonnie Bernstrom at the National Theatre for Children, 1-800-858-3999 ext. 201.

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Critical Acclaim

Studies by independent researchers have shown that 99% of educators believe that the use of live theatre increases students’ capacity to learn and retain key messages. See below for testimonials.

“After participation in the program we saw significant increases in students’ knowledge levels and changes in behavior.”
— Lew Mandell, SUNY, Buffalo

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