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The future of education is entrepreneurial-are you ready to bring it into your school? In a rapidly changing world, students need more than traditional academic knowledge to thrive. They need creativity, resilience, problem-solving skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The Playbook for Entrepreneurial Education in Schools is the ultimate guide for policy makers, school leaders, and educators looking to integrate entrepreneurial mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets into the classroom. This hands-on, practical resource provides proven strategies, real-world examples, and actionable frameworks to help schools foster innovation and student-led enterprises. Whether you're a teacher new to entrepreneurial education or a leader seeking to transform learning experiences, this book will equip you with the tools to make it happen. The playbook is based on the collective years of research and practice by its authors and serves a a guide or ""playbook"" for Schools developing their entrepreneurial learning vision, approach and pathways to inform their 'why', ""how"" and ""what"" based on the reasons relevant for their school, teacher and student population, and community context to subsequently inform their change and communication plans. What you'll find inside: The Importance of entrepreneurial education and how to communicate it to stakeholders within and outside your school A roadmap for creating future-ready schools that empower students to take ownership of their learning and make an impact Step-by-step methods and actionable steps to bring entrepreneurial education to life in the classroom Strategies for embedding financial literacy, design thinking, and problem-solving into the curriculum Inspiring case studies from schools leading the way in entrepreneurial education Practical advice on overcoming common challenges and gaining buy-in from staff, parents, and decision-makers If you believe education should prepare young people for the real world, this book is your essential guide. Let's build the future of learning-one entrepreneurial student at a time!

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Renae is a business innovation expert, entrepreneur, and award-winning entrepreneurial educator. She completed her PhD in Business at 27 and built a global career in business change consulting. As an entrepreneur, she has founded multiple social impact ventures in Fitness, Hospitality, and Retail.Transitioning to education, Renae pioneered entrepreneurial pathways at St Paul's Anglican School, leading to its recognition as one of Australia's most innovative schools. Now, as Young Change Agents' National Educator-in-Residence, she drives entrepreneurial education nationwide, leading the Global Credential for Entrepreneurship with the University of Melbourne.Renae has worked with 90+ schools and 250+ teachers, shaping the ""WHAT"" section of this Playbook by addressing key questions, challenges, and best practices for integrating entrepreneurial education. Margaret is the Co-Founder & CEO of Young Change Agents, dedicated to empowering youth through social entrepreneurship for over a decade.With experience in corporate, startup, and leadership roles, she co-designed the first Young Change Agents program and has led national initiatives, including the Academy for Enterprising Girls and the National Teens in Business Awards.A serial entrepreneur and social enterprise leader, Margaret has facilitated programs in 100+ schools, tailoring them to diverse youth communities. She pioneered the Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award and the E3 Unconference, fostering a national vision for entrepreneurial education.Margaret's deep experience informs this Playbook, weaving together insights on the transformative impact of entrepreneurial education across school systems and student demographics. Tom is an entrepreneurial education leader with 17 years in teaching and leadership, spanning rural, remote, and disadvantaged communities. He specialises in curriculum innovation, empowering educators and students through autonomy, mastery, and purpose.A graduate of High Tech High's Leading Schools Program, Tom has driven entrepreneurial learning at Seaton High School and across South Australia, embedding it into the Australian Curriculum and SACE. He has led state and national conferences, including the South Australian Entrepreneurial Learning Conference and the Entrepreneurial Education Exchange (E3).

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