ja biztown- newark learning center
about JA biztown
JA BizTown presented by Meta at our Newark Learning Center welcomes thousands of students, educators, parents, volunteers, and community members each year. The space is designed to mimic a real-world economy—complete with storefronts sponsored by leading brands—allowing elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
Our JA biztown Storefront Sponsors
Hear what teachers are saying!
“They’ll really take the hands-on experience with them, being able to look at money, practice using it, to know what it looks like to move it. Because we can do that in a workbook all day long, but for them to have their own personal account and be able to make those decisions…that’s what they’re going to remember.”
Local Newark City School Educator
