JA of Greater Washington
Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and ...

Board Search Committee Selects Respected Educator Following National Search, Making History as the First Black Woman to Hold the Role. 

Dr. Monica Goldson Appointed as President and CEO of Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, Ushering in a New Era of Leadership

Junior Achievement Launches JA Finance Park Virtual® To Help Teens Better Understand Financial Concepts

Junior Achievement Launches JA Finance Park Virtual® To Help Teens Better Understand Financial Concepts

Junior Achievement, with the support of Discover, is announcing the launch of JA Finance Park Virtual®. The program is designed to help middle and high school students better understand how to manage money by assigning them simulated life-scenarios and challenging them to successfully manage their finances.

Study: Two-thirds of teens are concerned about attending school in-person this fall

Study: Two-thirds of teens are concerned about attending school in-person this fall

A new survey from Junior Achievement (JA) by research firm ENGINE Insights shows that two-thirds of teens (66%) are concerned about attending school in-person this fall, with a significant percentage (39%) responding that they are "extremely" or "very" concerned. Nearly three-in-four teens (71%) say that their parents or caregivers are concerned about them attending school in-person this fall. The survey of 1,000 teens between the ages of 13 and 17 was conducted July 14-19, 2020.