Biz Kid$ (Public Tv Series)

biz kid$ is a national financial education initiative based on an emmy award-winning public television series about kids, money, and business. the series includes 65 episodes and reaches one million viewers per episode. using a clever blend of entertainment and education, each biz kid$ episode shows kids how to make and manage money by introducing concepts of financial literacy and entrepreneurship. to keep young viewers engaged, the series includes a fast-paced mix of direct education delivered by young actors, sketch comedies, animation, and stories featuring real life young entrepreneurs. the show is complemented by a resource-rich website, free lesson plans mapped to state and national standards, outreach activities, a robust facebook presence, and a book for teens and tweens titled “how to turn $100 into $1 million.”