Youth Entrepreneurship
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,
Giving Thanks by Empowering Arizona’s Future Innovators
November 26, 2024
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to reflect on gratitude and the spirit of giving, especially within our school communities across Arizona. This Thanksgiving, let’s celebrate the power of giving back
The Power of Youth Entrepreneurship: Building Confidence and Shaping Futures
September 19, 2024
Imagine a group of teenagers huddled together in a coffee shop, brainstorming the next big idea. The room buzzes with excitement as they sketch out their plans, make lists of
How the Invention Convention Worldwide is Nurturing Tomorrow’s Inventors
August 22, 2024
Have you ever had an idea and thought to yourself, “I should patent this”? Then a few years later, you saw your idea on a late-night infomercial? Humans, by nature,
Sparking Synergy Event: Connecting the K-12 Community Through Innovation
July 11, 2024
The sun hangs high in the desert sky on a hazy Thursday morning. Inside SkySong 1951, a group of education changemakers gather to create a storm of new ideas to