Building Money Smarts: How Early Financial Education Empowers the Next Generation 

The Financial Literacy Problem in the U.S.  Financial literacy among U.S. adults remains alarmingly low, with the average financial literacy rate standing at just 48%, according to a 2024 article by Moneyzine titled “Financial Literacy Statistics: Financial Knowledge by Key Demographics.” Generation Z demonstrates the lowest financial literacy rate among all U.S. generations, with only […]

Cricket Media acquires kids streamer Sensical

February 11, 2025 Sensical (pictured), the kids streaming platform owned by Common Sense Networks, has been acquired by Cricket Media. Virginia-based Cricket is best known for its same-name magazine that launched in 1973, aimed at readers in the nine-to-14 demo—and also publishes eight other titles targeting different age groups, including preschoolers (Ladybug, Click) and six- to […]

Media Feature: Cynopsis 02/11/25

Daily eNewsletter Cynopsis features Cricket Media’s recent acquisition of Sensical in their February 11, 2025 update. Read by over 80,000 subscribers, Cynopsis describes itself as “Media’s First Morning Read.” Cynopsis writes: “Kids media company Cricket Media has acquired majority control of kids streaming service Sensical, launched in 2021 under Common Sense Networks. Eric Berger, who had […]

Cricket Media Acquires Sensical, A Kids Streaming Service Backed By Common Sense Networks

EXCLUSIVE: Cricket Media, the 50-year-old children’s media company known for its namesake print magazine, has acquired majority control of kids streaming outlet Sensical. The streaming service launched in 2021 under Common Sense Networks, the for-profit affiliate of Common Sense Media. Eric Berger, the former Sony exec who headed up Crackle and other digital operations, had run Sensical as CEO and will take […]

An INTERESTing Thing About Money

by Kathiann M. Kowalski When it comes to money matters, interest can be a friend and a foe. A Friend When you make a deposit in a savings account, the bank usually agrees to pay monthly interest to you as its customer. That payment of interest is in return for the bank’s ability to use […]

Establishing Partnerships & Engaging Corporate Volunteers in Student Support Roles

In today’s corporate landscape, fostering meaningful partnerships and engaging employees in volunteer service has become increasingly essential. When collaborating with entities such as school districts, schools, nonprofit educational organizations, or youth-serving organizations, a strategic approach is critical. This executive summary outlines a comprehensive framework to navigate the process effectively.

Introducing eMentoring Webinar

Introducing eMentoring: Expanding the Reach of Mentorship, featuring Marta Heinrich from Schneider Electric as she shares their eMentoring journey with the TryEngineering Together program.

2023-2024 Annual Report

2022-2023 was an extraordinary year filled with remarkable achievements! We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our school leaders, and teachers who persevered through challenging learning obstacles.

2022-2023 Annual Report

2022-2023 was an extraordinary year filled with remarkable achievements! We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our school leaders, and teachers who persevered through challenging learning obstacles.