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,