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 I and Mad About Money II are educational programs that combines live, in-school dramatic presentations 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?

The program is sponsored by DFI and is free to Washington middle schools.

Teachers and administrators interested in being included in the Mad About Money II 2008 tour can contact Bonnie Bernstrom at the National Theatre for Children, 1-800-858-3999 ext. 201.

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Spring 2008 Tour

Mad About Money II will be touring Washington middle schools this May and June.

View Spring 2008 Tour Schedule (PDF)*
Learn More About Mad About Money II

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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

More Critical Acclaim From Educators

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