On Tuesday (May 13), Billboard and Sensical, Cricket Media’s streaming service, announced a first-of-its-kind, music-focused partnership for kids and families. This dynamic offering is designed to provide a safe and engaging space for both young listeners and their families to listen, watch and learn together while enjoying top hits and the most exciting artists of […]
Building Money Smarts: How Early Financial Education Empowers the Next GenerationÂ
Financial literacy starts earlier than many people think. Learn how early financial education can help children build confidence, healthy money habits, and practical decision-making skills for the future.
CricketTogether Completed Certification in Inclusive Mentoring Practices through Partners for Youth with Disabilities’ National Disability Mentoring Certification Program
The Awards Honor Individuals and organizations that have made tremendous contributions to young people and the mentoring field.
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 […]
Demonstrable ROI of Corporate Volunteer Programs:  Insights from Schneider Electric’s Journey with Cricket’s TryEngineering TogetherÂ
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) executives are responsible for justifying corporate volunteer programs by demonstrating their return on investment (ROI) to stakeholders. These programs must not only benefit the communities they serve, but also the organizations that support them. In a recent webinar, Marta Heinrich, Business Operations Leader for Digital Services at Schneider Electric, provided compelling […]
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.
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.
Celebrating CRICKET Magazine’s 50th Anniversary!
This month, CRICKET Magazine celebrates a BIG milestone. It’s our 50th anniversary! That’s right: believe it or not, this magazine has been around for 50 years! That’s generations of kids who’ve delighted in the award-winning stories, poetry, articles, comics, and artwork gracing its pages. Our story begins with our founder and first editor-in-chief, Marianne Carus, […]
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.
5 Free Stories and Poems For the Winter Holidays
If you ask us, one of the best ways to kick off winter break is to snuggle up with a good story! We’re sharing some of our favorite seasonal stories and poems from our award-winning children’s magazines! Winter Cuddles, BABYBUG Magazine There’s nothing better than being cozy at home on a chilly day. This adorable poem captures some of […]