Industry Features, Press Releases & Impact on Students, Schools and Communities

Final Pitch Night shines light on high school entrepreneurs
When Evan Minnis heard about a national entrepreneurship program that was launching at Tavares High School and Eustis High School last fall, he knew he wanted to be part of it.

Grand Island Public entrepreneurs show business knowhow… and no fear
Being an entrepreneur entails creativity, problem solving and patience.

In ‘Shark Tank’ style, Kempsville students to pitch business plans to all-star judges including Youngkin and a music producer
VIRGINIA BEACH — Five teams of young entrepreneurs will pitch their business ideas to a host of experts including Gov. Glenn Youngkin and music producer Chad Hugo during the upcoming INCubatoredu Pitch Night.

Entrepreneurship education won’t save the teaching profession — but it’s a good place to start
Falia Justima teaches entrepreneurship education at Immokalee High School in Florida’s Collier County Public Schools.
Since March 2020, K-12 educators like me have weathered a variety of upheavals — from remote instruction and hybrid classrooms to tackling students’ unmet needs, both academic and social-emotional.
It’s no wonder teachers are struggling to find joy these days, which is impacting teacher turnover. As bad as that is for teachers, it’s even worse for students: Researchers have found teacher turnover negatively impacts student performance, which disproportionately impacts students at low-performing schools.
This is no small matter. Getting kids excited about learning starts with the idea of joy, and joy starts with teachers.

Creating the ‘Ripple’ Effect

Virginia Beach high school students design new surf wax, turning assignment into budding small business
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — From the classroom to the cash register, "Swag Stick" is now on the shelves at Coastal Edge stores.

Nurturing entrepreneurs: Lake Belton High School program to launch in fall
The Belton Independent School District is looking to inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs at Lake Belton High School by implementing the INCubatoredu program this upcoming fall.

OPRF students try to help revive local businesses
In a business incubator class, they focused on coming up with ways to help revive local businesses. They saw how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted brick-and-mortar stores in downtown Oak Park, and they just wanted to do something. The end result is The Box: Oak Park, a gift box service catering to area residents.

Merging Different Disciplines to Create a Sustainable School Garden
Project Green is an interdisciplinary project at Munster High School in Indiana that engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on learning experiences. The curricular topics integrated by the project include science, water conservation, computer science, art & design, entrepreneurship, and engineering. Students apply the skills and knowledge they acquired during different lessons.

Meaningful Mentorship: 5 Tips for Teachers
We may not always know or be able to influence what is going on in a students’ personal life, but we do have control of providing access to (and being) that one caring adult. I’ve recently had the opportunity to serve as a mentor for Lake Zurich High School’s IncubatorEDU program...As their mentor, I am there to encourage them, connect them to others that can support their growth, and push them outside of their comfort zone.