NFTE’s latest Nexus policy brief explores Advancing Whole-Child Development Through Entrepreneurship Education. Around the world, students are experiencing rising disengagement and instability as traditional academic models are struggling to meet their broader developmental needs. Entrepreneurship education offers a meaningful response by helping young people build agency, confidence, and real‑world problem‑solving skills through hands‑on, relevant learning.
Drawing on insights from Aflatoun International, NFTE educators, and Playpreneur in Pakistan, the brief shows how experiential, student‑centered approaches strengthen emotional regulation, collaboration, and purpose across diverse contexts. These global examples demonstrate that when young people learn through doing, they develop the competencies needed to navigate uncertainty and shape their futures with resilience.