Grit. There’s a reason the vast majority of Americans prefer the stability of a paycheck over the life of an entrepreneur. It takes bravery, persistence, and determination to face a world of rejection and risk. There’s a word for such … → read more
143. In addition to being Mister Roger’s favorite number, 143 represents the number of countries from which aspiring young entrepreneurs visited BizKids.com in the last three months. Teen tycoons have visited from Syria, Palestine, and Slovakia, among others. As classrooms … → read more
The eye-catching headline read, “Young Entrepreneurs are Redefining the American Dream.” The article, posted to Entrepreneur.com earlier this week, discusses a fascinating shift in values among the young mavens creating the future. But first, a reminder of the American Dream … → read more
Even before the concept of the classroom itself was turned on its head, teaching was experiencing a transformation. Trends are nothing new to teachers. They bear witness to the lightning speeds at which students’ attire, vocabularies, and media habits shift. … → read more
Each summer, teens exchange their bookbags for aprons, uniforms, and name tags, taking on seasonal jobs for extra cash. These grocery clerks, ice cream scoopers, and lifeguards fill the needs created by seasonal businesses while satisfying a need of their … → read more
Get Financially Literate Learn the ropes to financial independence, entrepreneurship, and more. Check out our video bundles of shortened episodes and free lesson plans – 7 money topics to get you on the road to financial freedom. learn more Video … → read more
Behind every story of a self-made millionaire is a long line of supportive family members, friends, and mentors who spoke up when it mattered, invested when times were tough, and bit their tongues when criticism wasn’t constructive. If you find … → read more
Record temperatures have people talking. Rising ocean levels have experts warning. But how about action? Some of the most impressive steps are being taken by those who will inherit the Earth and all its problems: kids. A teen in Ireland … → read more
Around the country, school bells are ringing for the first time in months. Teachers are refreshing their classrooms, and students are picking out their outfits for the first day of school. For teachers, the new year brings new opportunities for … → read more
A new report from MSN Money made us stop and think this morning: “The 50 Top Ranked Colleges that Pay off the Least.” Talk about a downer. The report dug into public data to compare the average wages earned by … → read more
Depending on what part of the country you call home, this week finds you either in the first few days of school, or the waning days of summer break. For teachers, the new year brings new opportunities for fresh content, … → read more
Yes, you read that correctly: Season SIX of Biz Kid$ has begun airing around the country. The Biz Kid$ series is now 71 episodes strong, with topics ranging from credit to entrepreneurship and taxes. We’ve profiled hundreds of real-life young entrepreneurs, … → read more
