Fuel Dreams at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
Donate Now: Bridge the Gap for Clara Brown's Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
Many students at Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy, a public, magnet school face a variety of challenges that limit their potential. Despite these hurdles, we're dedicated to transforming K-4 students into budding entrepreneurs, with aspirations to grow to K-8. Our vision is vast, but resources are often stretched thin. By donating, you provide not just books or tools but hope and a chance. Your contribution supports student startups, empowers educators, and solidifies partnerships, like our collaboration with Gary Vaynerchuk. Give a child the opportunity they deserve; make your impactful donation today.
2nd and 3rd Grade Entrepreneurs practicing our skillset of "recognize opportunity" by selling lemonade to their classmates
As we grow, our vision is to serve students up to grade 8, imparting them with the spirit of invention and the zest for entrepreneurship, through our monthly entrepreneur pop-up shops, our venture lab curriculum, our personalized LearningFREQUENCY engagement profiles and research, our partnership with 7 Mindsets and our unique approach to developing our 7 entrepreneurial skillsets.
Why Your Support is Crucial:
In a rapidly evolving world, cultivating the minds of young innovators has never been more critical. We want our students to be at the forefront, equipped with the knowledge and skills that the future demands. To accomplish this vision, we need your assistance. Here's how your generous donation will make a difference:
- Expanding Our Library: Let's foster a love for reading by adding diverse books to our shelves. Titles on invention and entrepreneurship will be prioritized to stoke the flames of curiosity and ambition.
- Creating Transformative Experiences: With your help, we can conduct immersive field trips, connecting classroom theories to real-world applications. And, for students on free/reduced lunch, scholarships will ensure they're not left behind.
- Nurturing Student Start-ups: Imagine a student crafting school-themed merchandise. Your support will procure tools like t-shirt presses, enabling these young entrepreneurs to turn ideas into businesses, all while at school.
- Empowering Our Educators: The right training for our educators means a brighter future for our students. Donations will help us send our staff to high-quality training programs aligned with our ethos.
- Building Our Identity: We want the world to recognize our distinctive educational approach. Your contributions will help us craft banners, flags, and other branding items, proudly announcing our presence.
- Fostering Industry Collaborations: We are thrilled to announce our partnership with renowned entrepreneur, Gary Vaynerchuk in our inaugural year. His wisdom is invaluable. As we progress, your support will enable collaborations with other industry leaders, enhancing our curriculum and student exposure. Here is the podcast episode he shared with million of his followers of the interview with our CBEA students.
Meet Our Students:
Video of Addie, 2nd Grade Entrepreneur asking Gary Vaynerchuk how he became an entrepreneur
2nd and 3rd grade CBEA Sharks working with a local entrepreneur to showcase their entrepreneurial skill set of “stay curious” by creating kindness rocks to display around our school
Video of Ezekial, 2nd Grade Entrepreneur asking Gary Vaynerchuk where he gets his inspiration.
3rd grade entrepreneur Alex demonstrating the entrepreneurial skill set of “collaboration” with his mom by selling homemade Mexican treats
Video of Jenny, 1st Grade Entrepreneur asking Gary Vaynerchuk why he made VeeFriends
2nd grader entrepreneur Noah practicing his skill set of “taking risks” with his dad during a monthly student pop-up shop
Video of Peyton, 2nd Grade Entrepreneur asking Gary Vaynerchuk if he talks to other schools
3rd-grade entrepreneur Alexa and her mom selling handmade bracelets to fellow CBEA Sharks during recess as she practiced our mindset “passion first”
Every Donation Matters:
No matter the size of your donation, every contribution makes a significant impact on our students' education. Your support is not only an investment in their futures but also in the growth of our community. As a part of the Aurora Public Schools, a Colorado public school district, all donations will be used toward the benefit of the students of Clara Brown. Charitable contributions to Aurora Public Schools are tax-deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code if made for a public purpose. Please consult with your tax advisor for more information.
Transparency and Accountability:
Rest assured that all funds raised will be managed responsibly through the school, ensuring that your contributions are used effectively to enhance our students' learning experiences. *Please note that Aurora Public Schools requires that Sandy Woods, APS district Accounting Manager, is listed as beneficiary so that she can verify and assign the funds raised to our specific account within the APS budget.
Join us in our mission to foster a generation of curious, creative, and confident entrepreneurs. Your support will help us provide a well-rounded education that prepares our students for a future full of possibilities. Together, we can ignite the spark of innovation in young minds and make a lasting impact.
Thank you for being a part of our journey.
With gratitude,
Laura Burke
Principal, Clara Brown Entrepreneurial Academy
