For kids participating in entrepreneurship programs across the country, they see the knowledge and skills learned in these subjects come to life in real world experiences. In other words, they get to put their money where there mouth is. Teachers of entrepreneurship have a direct means of relating all school knowledge into the business world and finances. It s a language that students understand, and it is inspiring these young people to become entrepreneurs. These young entrepreneurs in turn return to their schools with a greater desire to learn and increase their participation in the classroom.
Grades go up, literacy rates increase, and confidence rises.
School isn't as frustrating because they build up a level of self-esteem. That self-esteem comes from knowing they can take an idea they have and make it happen. It also comes from a feeling of academic security. The students feel adequate in their business ventures because they feel adequate in their educational accomplishment. The CEO Academy enrolls 50 students per year in grades 2-8.