 The Minnesota Credit Union Foundation is proud to support Biz Kids, a financial literacy tool from the makers of Bill Nye the Science Guy. This television series on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) – launched in January 2008 – uses fresh-faced actors and quirky sketches to teach children how to make and manage their money. A full curriculum accompanies every episode and is available for free online for use by teachers and credit union professionals in their local classrooms and after-school programs.
Nationally, Biz Kid$ was broadcast on more than 300 PBS stations across the country in 2009. Since its launch in January 2008, the show has reached an estimated 118 million American households and 271 million people across the U.S. Biz Kid$ is the recepient of several prestigious awards, including an Emmy Award, an Environmental Media Award, and the Herb Wegner Award for Outstanding Program.
Biz Kid$ is exclusively underwritten by America's Credit Unions – a coalition of more than 130 credit unions, leagues, foundations, affiliates and service providers – including a $5,000 contribution from the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation in 2009. Thus far, $5.2 million has been contributed by America’s Credit Unions overall, including a $2 million commitment by the National Credit Union Foundation in 2007, to be fulfilled over a three-year period.
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UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR MINNESOTA CUs
On Jan. 1, 2010, Biz Kid$ began airing on KWCM/KSMN, also known as Pioneer Public Television. This station broadcasts in Fergus Falls, Alexandria, Appleton and Worthington. (See coverage map.) On March 13, Biz Kid$ also resumed airing on KAWB/KAWE, known as Lakeland Public Television. This station broadcasts in the Bemidji, Brainerd and Rosseau areas. (See coverage map.)
Credit unions interested in underwriting local PBS airings of Biz Kid$ can do so directly through the station. Each episode of Biz Kid$ will be preceded by a message that says “Brought to you by ______ Credit Union.”
For rates and additional details on underwriting, please contact the following individuals:
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Pioneer Public Television (KWCM/KSMN)
(320) 297-0946
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Lakeland Public Television (KAWB/KAWE)
(218) 333-3021
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FREE BIZ KID$ CURRICULUM AVAILABLE FOR MEMBER EDUCATION
In addition to its PBS broadcasting, Biz Kid$ can be used by credit unions for member and community education. A full curriculum accompanies every episode and is available for free online for use by teachers and credit union professionals in local classrooms and after-school programs. Expanded core curriculum for five modules is available in both Spanish and English.
The modules, which include lesson plans, teaching materials, and activities that meet national financial literacy standards, support the television episodes. The episodes may be accessed by either viewing them online from the Biz Kid$ web site or by purchasing DVD box sets.
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