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January 2, 2013

Ask JA: What should I do if a student answers a question incorrectly?

At times you may find yourself standing at the head of the class with a room full of eager students, hands raised, ready to answer the question you have just...

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10-year partnership between volunteer & teacher

JA Volunteer Tom Bolin has been partnering with the same teacher since 2002. Tom was initially introduced to JA and Mr. Schell through his job with the McDonald's Corporation and...

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December 19, 2012

Partner Profile: FirstBank

JA is grateful to have had a long-standing partnership with FirstBank, a dedicated supporter of our mission to inspire and prepare young people to embrace free enterprise and succeed in...

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December 17, 2012

Monfort College of Business & JA Support Young Business Leaders

Mick Mrozek was interviewed by Gregg Moss at the 2012 Colorado Business Hall of Fame There’s a good reason the Monfort College of Business at the University of Northern Colorado...

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December 11, 2012

Walmart Foundation Grant Helps Prepare and Inspiring Wyoming Students

Junior Achievement (JA) received a $25,000 contribution to assist with providing JA’s proven programs to middle and high school students in Wyoming schools. The grant – which was given to...

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December 9, 2012

“After the first time volunteering, I was hooked”

Paul Natale has been an entrepreneur, has worked in the private industry, and in both city and state government, drawing from his diverse backgrounds to ease the minds of students. ...

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December 5, 2012

kigo footwear December Gratitude & Giving Program Supports JA

kigo footwear, minimalist shoes for the barefoot lifestyle, is celebrating the 2012 holiday season focused on gratitude and giving. During the months of November and December, the company is donating...

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November 26, 2012

Immerse yourself in all that Junior Achievement has to offer

Shyanne Decker I first encountered the Junior Achievement programs through several business courses at Mountain Vista High School. The knowledge I acquired in these courses, and the love I developed...

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November 20, 2012

The students weren’t the only ones that learned

By Adam Wise, George Washington High School student and son of JA President & CEO Robin Wise What an amazing experience! I recently taught Junior Achievement (JA) Our City to...

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