EDU-ESPworks

Elementary School
From 1993-2003, independent evaluators conducted comprehensive evaluations of Junior Achievement's programs for elementary grades. Reliable finding show that JA's impact on student achievement has been consistent and significant

The cumulative impact of the program is significant! Longitudinal studies showed that students who participated in JA for five consecutive year demonstrated significantly more critical thinking and job interviewing skills than those experiencing JA for the first time.

Even one exposure to a JA Program makes a difference! Students participating in elementary school programs have a greater comprehension of economics and business that their non-participating peers.

Educators value JA programs

Teachers have high praise for the program. They rate it 9.4 on a 10 point scale. Ninety-nine percent also say their students enjoy it.
Teachers credit volunteers as a major factor in the impact of the curriculum, saying that they bring an outside business perspective into the classroom and server as positive role models for students.
A large majority of teachers surveyed say that JA Programs align with state and federal academic content standards.