Youth Entrepreneurship
Back to School: Building a Creator Mindset in the Classroom
August 18, 2026
Picture a school makerspace, robotics lab or innovation hub at the beginning of a new year. The bins are organized, the robotics kits are charged and the 3D printer is
AI in K–12: Preparing Future Innovators, Inventors and Entrepreneurs
July 7, 2026
AI is already part of the world our students experience every day, and this is our chance to guide what their future looks like as the landscape evolves. This new
How Middle School Problem‑Solving and Iteration Sparks Confidence and Innovation
June 9, 2026
At Armstrong Middle School in Philadelphia, students in the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab program are learning that, when it comes to innovation, failure is part of the fun. This spring,
How Youth Are Using Entrepreneurial Confidence to Advance Environmental Stewardship
March 25, 2026
Today’s young people are learners, innovators, problem-solvers and environmental stewards poised to reshape the future. Across classrooms, community centers and global competitions, youth are learning how to identify challenges and
Invention Starts Here: From Classroom Curiosity to Education Breakthroughs
January 27, 2026
Walk into most classrooms in America, and you’ll still see a setup that would feel familiar to a student from 1925: rows of desks, a teacher at the front, a
New Edson E+I Youth Initiative Drives Innovation at Invention Convention U.S. Nationals
July 23, 2025
The future of innovation was on full display this year as Arizona launched its first-ever Invention Convention State Finals at ASU’s SkySong Innovation Center and then soared to national recognition
How Financial Literacy Shapes Youth and Strengthens Communities
May 1, 2025
Helping young people develop smart money habits sets them up for success in school, at home and beyond. For young innovators with aspirations in the business world, starting early provides
How the Youth Entrepreneurship Movement Inspires Arizona Students
January 22, 2025
Before having my three sons, I spent my days as an elementary public school teacher fostering curiosity in my students, and championing the power of project-based learning and individualized education.
15 Holiday Gifts for the Budding Entrepreneur
December 2, 2024
As the world evolves and new industries emerge, fostering entrepreneurial skills among youth has become more important than ever. Today’s young minds have the potential to become tomorrow’s innovators, creators,