Spring 2010 Newsletter

The newest edition of the Youth Entrepreneurs newsletter is now available on our web site. This issue includes highlights from Dare to Dream, Skip Yowell, Clearwater High School and much more!

Urban Economic Academy

Guest blogger Teaira Ransom is in DC this week with the group of 13 students and YE staff for extended hands on learning in free market economics.

Boring, uneventful and tedious, these are thoughts that came to mind while thinking about enrolling in the YE Urban Economic Academy. I was more interested in the opportunity to travel rather than the actual class. When I began the class, my eyes became open to a whole new world. I suddenly found myself thinking of economics while doing every day things. Discussing subjects such as unintended consequences and welfare really agitated some of the students. Seeing the reactions of individuals when certain topics arose was a journey in itself.

My perspective on this class has changed, although the materials, and each session has little hidden surprises. Whether it was the reactions from your classmates or someone saying something funny, the class is always stimulating. It can occasionally have boring moments, but not everything is meant to be “fun”. I personally enjoy this academy due to the non-traditional way it’s taught. During each session, students have an equal opportunity to share his or her opinions; whether we agree or disagree or agree to disagree. In our sessions, we talk about things that affect families, friends, community or us personally. The topics are relatable and understandable. I look forward to every class and anticipate each bundle of knowledge I receive from each discussion.

Bringing Business into Schools

Don't miss TK Magazine's issue featuring Topeka High School YE teacher Mr. Murray Moore. You can link to the online version of the magazine here.

Winfield High School Youth Entrepreneurs learn business savvy

Take a minute to hear directly from our Winfield High School teacher, Jayna Bertholf in this article she submitted to the Winfield Daily Courier. Thank you Mrs. Bertholf for sharing Youth Entrepreneurs student experiences with the Winfield community.