Student Handouts
Budgets and Deficits
There's a lot to learn about the savings and loan crisis. Start off your learners with a quick reading assignment. Pupils read the brief informational article and respond to three questions about the savings and loan crisis, thrifts, and...
The Balance
The Balance: Savings and Loans, S&l History and Operation
Savings and Loans are specialized banks which support home ownership in communities. Modern banking laws have changed to role of savings and loans, as this article explains.
Social Studies Help Center
The Social Studies Help Center: Banking Crisis & Reform
An explananation of the Reagan Deregulation Program and the effect of deregulation on the savings and loan industry.
Other
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: The S&l Crisis: A Chrono Bibliography
A list of sources for learning about the Savings and Loans Crisis. This is followed by a timeline of events that covers 1966-1989. Has links to additional information.