Empowering Educators, Change Makers, and Edupreneurs to Make a Difference

Edjacent defines “change maker” as an individual actively seeking to create positive social change. Changemakers work to find their unique role in solving complex challenges within their communities or on a larger scale by innovating new approaches, developing solutions, and inspiring others to join their efforts. Change makers exhibit initiative, creativity, and perseverance and mobilize resources and people toward meaningful transformations.

Edjacent defines "educators" as every human: we are all born as both teachers and learners. Educators, parents, and caregivers engage in teaching (explicit teaching, modeling, and guiding) and learning (intentional learning, experiential learning, and reflection). Educators work to improve individuals and humanity by sharing knowledge and increasing skills and wisdom through effective questioning and listening. Educators exhibit a passion for teaching and learning and believe in the value of education for both individuals and society. Edjacent defines “edupreneurs” as individuals who embody a dual role as educators and entrepreneurs in education. Edupreneurs leverage their expertise and entrepreneurial mindset to create, develop, and implement initiatives, products, or services to enhance educational experiences and individual outcomes. Edupreneurs exhibit resilience in the face of challenges, creativity in developing innovative solutions, and a relentless commitment to improving educational outcomes for all learners by empowering individuals to reach their full potential in an ever-changing world.

Edjacent defines “micro business owners” as individuals who are either already running a small business or someone who is newly embracing the role of a micro business owner. These individuals often seek to monetize their expertise, collaborating with like-minded innovators. Recognizable by their desire to respect and leverage their intellectual property, they are motivated by the need to elevate innovative ideas that may have been suppressed or overlooked in conventional settings. Additionally, they aim to increase their income without compromising their values or integrity. The term "micro" emphasizes that this is a manageable, low-risk step towards entrepreneurship, allowing them to experiment and grow without the need for drastic measures or significant financial risk.