May 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Entrepreneurship Education as a Tool for Resilience in Conflict-Affected Regions
NFTE’s latest policy brief is focused on Entrepreneurship Education as a Tool for Resilience in Conflict-Affected Regions. Around the world, conflict continues to disrupt education for millions of young people, challenging not only access to learning but its relevance in preparing students for uncertain futures. This Policy Brief highlights how entrepreneurship education can offer a […]
A Calling to Teach, A Passion for Empowerment: Inside the Classroom of Deneen McDonald
For more than two decades, Deneen McDonald has been shaping futures through education, guided by a deep belief in opportunity and access. As a longtime NFTE educator, she brings entrepreneurship and financial literacy to life—helping students build the skills and confidence to take control of what comes next. What inspired you to become an educator—and […]
April 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Preparing the Next Generation of Talent
NFTE’s newest Nexus policy brief focuses on Preparing the Next Generation of Talent: How NFTE’s Entrepreneurship Education Addresses Emerging Employer Needs. Drawing on findings from a national employer survey conducted alongside partners including Jobs for the Future (JFF), Britebound, and Junior Achievement, the brief explores how employer expectations for young talent are evolving—and why durable […]
NFTE joins the Intuit Hour of Finance Challenge for Financial Literacy Month
This April, during Financial Literacy Month, Intuit for Education is bringing you the Intuit Hour of Finance™ Challenge. This challenge offers schools a free, interactive way to teach students about budgeting. Schools can win prizes*, and students learn essential money skills through games and real-life scenarios, making finance fun and easy to understand.
March 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Advancing Whole-Child Development Through Entrepreneurship Education
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. […]
January 2026 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Influencers as Entrepreneurs
NFTE’s latest Nexus policy brief explores Reframing Content Creation as a Pathway to Economic Mobility. As Gen Z comes of age during a period of economic volatility and rapid technological change, many young people are turning to content creation, digital ventures, and diversified income strategies as real pathways to financial independence and career development. This […]
NFTE Voices: Juline Abdo Inspires Innovation in Israel
NFTE Voices: Educator Spotlight is a new series from the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship that highlights educators who inspire innovation and entrepreneurial thinking. As subject matter experts in entrepreneurship education, these NFTE Teacher Corps leaders share experiences, insights, and best practices to advance NFTE’s bold vision to lead the global movement for equitable access to […]
NFTE Declares November 7 as Youth Entrepreneurship Day
Join the global celebration of the next generation of entrepreneurs by hosting events, sharing stories, and supporting youth entrepreneurs The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) is proud to celebrate Nov. 7, 2025, as Youth Entrepreneurship Day, marking its third annual observance during National Entrepreneurship Month. First nationally recognized through a Presidential letter in 2023, Youth Entrepreneurship Day is a global observance celebrating the creativity, resilience, and innovation […]
October 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: Entrepreneurship Education in Rural Communities
NFTE’s latest policy brief explores how entrepreneurship education can serve as a catalyst for rural revitalization—equipping students with the skills, confidence, and local context to turn insight into opportunity. Drawing from NFTE classrooms in places like Gadsden County, Florida, as well as examples from the CAPS Network, the brief highlights how experiential, community-connected learning transforms […]
September 2025 NFTE Nexus Policy Brief: How Teachers and Students Build Entrepreneurial Mindsets Together
Success in today’s economy requires more than academic knowledge—young people need creativity, adaptability, initiative, and problem-solving. The latest NFTE policy brief examines how entrepreneurial mindsets grow when teachers are equipped to teach innovatively and students have authentic opportunities to present and refine their ideas. Drawing on data from more than 1,200 students and 50 teachers, […]