Special Edition NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Uniting for Impact: The Role of Convening Organizations in Systemic Change
We’re excited to share the latest NFTE Nexus policy brief: Uniting for Impact: The Role of Convening Organizations in Systemic Change. In February 2025, American Student Assistance® (ASA) hosted the inaugural Work-Based Learning Leaders Forum in Raleigh, North Carolina—bringing together NFTE and 30–40 leading organizations to discuss the future of work-based learning. Through deep conversations […]
February 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century
Our newest policy brief in the NFTE NEXUS series focuses on From Alternative to Mainstream: How Florida is Redefining Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century. This brief examines career and technical education in the state of Florida and their integration and emphasis on entrepreneurship education. Florida is preparing students for the workforce using a […]
January 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Equity Through Entrepreneurship, NFTE’s Approach to Education and Inclusion
Our latest policy brief in the NFTE Nexus series addresses Equity Through Entrepreneurship: NFTE’s Approach to Education and Inclusion. This brief examines the work of our founder, Steve Mariotti, in creating an entrepreneurship education nonprofit that centers its work on students, equity and inclusion and provides best practices other nonprofits can use in centering their own work […]
August 2024 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Revolutionizing Education with Microschools and Youth Entrepreneurship
Our latest policy brief in the NFTE Nexus series addresses Revolutionizing Education with Microschools and Youth Entrepreneurship. This brief examines the rapidly changing school choice movement, where innovative models like microschools are gaining momentum. These small, flexible learning environments are redefining what education can be, offering personalized learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and […]
May 2024 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Boosting Small Business Growth
Our latest policy brief in the NFTE Nexus series addresses Boosting Small Business Growth: Navigating Policy Complexities and Government Support. America is home to over 33 million small businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has further fueled this drive, withthe 5.5 million businesses started in 2023 representing a 50% increase over those founded in 2019. May is […]
April 2024 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Unlocking Financial Success Through Entrepreneurship Education
Over the last few years, there has been a notable increase in state policies focused on enhancing financial literacy across K-12 education. Despite this positive trend, it’s crucial to acknowledge that very few of these policies include entrepreneurship education. At NFTE, we have delved into this issue in our latest policy brief series, NFTE Nexus. […]
March 2024 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: K-12 Policy and Generative AI
Generative AI, though still in its early stages, promises to revolutionize education by automating repetitive tasks and fostering innovation. NFTE champions a student-centered approach that merges entrepreneurship education with AI, empowering young learners to navigate the future workforce with resilience and adaptability. Through our programs, we’ve seen students harness AI for social impact, demonstrating the […]
NFTE Nexus Policy Briefs Launched During National Entrepreneurship Week
During the February 2024 National Entrepreneurship Week, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) announced the launch of NFTE Nexus Policy Briefs, a new series dedicated to exploring critical topics in education. These briefs offer clear, comprehensive, and impartial insights, designed to bring you up to speed on complex issues. Our inaugural policy brief, “Empowering the Future […]
NFTE Releases Policy Brief on Tackling Gender Disparities in Entrepreneurship
In observance of November as National Entrepreneurship Month, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) released a policy brief titled “Tackling Gender Disparities in Entrepreneurship.”