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Follow on Google News | New, Innovative Educational Platform, Bea is for Business, Inspires Children’s Business EducationCharlotte-based entrepreneurs launch new educational platform complete with children’s book and online resources
By: Bea is for Business The platform is built in accordance with the Common Core State Standards – but with a creative and innovative twist that’s realistic and relatable to young people and families. At the heart of the platform is one, central, character - Beatrice Banks, “Bea” Perhaps the most robust online children’ Bea is for Business was developed by Jamie A. Brown, MA/MBA and Meg Seitz an MBA candidate. The two entrepreneurs have business experiences ranging from publicly-traded companies, non-profits, family businesses, start-up companies, the service industry, retail, and education. And both feel strongly that there’ “It’ The program encourages development and enrichment of decision-making skills that will equip young people to design, or perhaps, launch start-up ventures over summer vacation in lieu of the more common reliance on video games or television. “Bea is a realistically- A hallmark of the platform will be kids’ ability to interact with Bea, and Bea with them as she carves out her legacy as a business consultant. Parents are encouraged to work with their children to develop business ideas and to e-mail Bea for feedback. The idea, then, is that parents, teachers, and children all take an active part in learning together about business. That multi-faceted interaction, agrees both Brown and Seitz, is the key to successfully teaching business principles to children, and for building the foundation for a well-rounded, thoughtful, young person with a strategic, informed, business acumen. +++++++++++++++++++++++ About Bea is for Business Bea is for Business is an innovative, educational platform dedicated to teaching young people about business. Developed to enhance business education at home and at school, the Bea is for Business children's book and website encourages families and teachers to explore business topics through vocabulary development, classroom curriculums, focus groups, and do-at-home activities. For educational resources and book purchases, please visit www.beaisforbusiness.com. End
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