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Learn About The 2025 Laureates: Todd Stottlemyer
By JA of Greater Washington Community Involvement
Corporate Responsibility
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: Susan Lacz
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington Expands 3DE Model to Fairmont Heights and Central High Schools, Elevating Regional Total to Five Game-Changing Schools
By Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Entrepreneurship
This expansion brings the total number of 3DE schools in the region to five, joining Surrattsville, Potomac, and Ballou High Schools in delivering a transformative educational experience that re-engineers traditional high school...
Laureate Luncheon provided a deeper glimpse into each Laureate and what makes them who they are
By JA of Greater Washington
Corporate Responsibility
“This luncheon is more than a celebration—it’s a call to action,” said Dr. Monica Goldson, President of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington. “By honoring these leaders, we inspire the next generation to dream big and lead...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: David Kay
By JA of Greater Washington Community Involvement
Community Involvement
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Students Are Asking: “Why Are We Learning This?”— And That’s a Good Thing
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
If you've spent time in a classroom recently, you've probably heard a student ask:
“Why are we learning this?”
At first, it might sound like defiance or disinterest. But in reality, it’s one of the most important questions a student can ask—because it signals a desire for meaning, relevance, and connection. And in today’s world, those elements are essential to authentic learning.
The good...
Learn About The 2025 Laureates: Dr. Wayne A.I. Frederick
By JA of Greater Washington
Community Involvement
The Greater Washington region has a long history of influential business leaders powering the growth of our region and the strength of their communities. On November 18, the Washington Business Hall of Fame will welcome four such leaders to receive our region’s signature lifetime business achievement award. The Hall of Fame brings these visionaries (the best in business) to the table with the next...
Back to School: Are Teens Being Left Behind on AI?
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Corporate Responsibility
As students head back to the classroom this fall, new insights from Junior Achievement reveal a growing disconnect between the skills today’s teens need and what they’re learning in school. In a recent national survey conducted by Big Village for Junior Achievement, 64% of teens (ages 13–17) said they are not using AI as a learning tool at school. This comes at a time when AI is rapidly reshaping...
Unlocking the Power of Experiential Learning: Preparing Students for the Future of Work
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
In today’s rapidly evolving workforce, traditional classroom instruction alone is no longer enough. Employers increasingly seek individuals with not just technical knowledge, but also adaptability, critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving skills. This is where experiential learning steps in, and why Junior Achievement (JA) plays a vital role in reshaping how young people...
JA Workforce with State Farm
Blog from JA USA
By Elizabeth Stepanek
Work Readiness
Starting a career can be daunting, especially when faced with crucial decisions and additional challenges such as growing up in foster care, single parenting, or other significant life hurdles. In these situations, support becomes even more...