focusing on what we know is important for kids really works, and having a network of people now that also agree was super huge.

It has helped me raise the ceiling on what’s possible.

Not only because of the capital, but because of the knowledge that comes by communing with the diverse group of people as opposed to everybody that thinks the exact same way that you might think.

from all different demographics, all different states, all different service provider types that you can learn from.

including public recognition from our Governor and partnership conversations with other education innovators from around the country.

in innovators who are doing this type of transformational work, so that others can learn from it and replicate it, so that you can actually grow yourselves.

Great education is a vital link for students to become successful citizens.

going against the common core and focusing on what we know is important for kids really works, and having a network of people now that also agree was super huge.

The Yass Prize has empowered our youth, families and community by bringing great visibility to our efforts.

The Yass Prize is almost like Burning Man for education reform.