The relationships kids develop at the Boys & Girls Clubs with their peers and the staff have a positive impact on their lives.

A takeaway about The Yass Prize - what other accelerator actually helps prepare participants for the pitch?

Remember, you are doing the work of civilization.

It's important to give yourself space from the work to allow room for deep reflection for continuous improvement.

We realized long ago that there’s a lot of money in the system, and it’s just not directed to the children.

Humbled to be considered in such great company.

The special sauce of our schools is tutoring.

What is good for families is good for the school because families want great schools.

These sessions have become an oasis of calm and zen in my day, where I can turn off Slack and my emails...and just focus on learning from experts and basking in the energy of this community.

The concept of being innovative with a touch of entrepreneurial thinking seems to be a recipe for the next level work for me as a leader and for our district's continued growth and viability.

You are in a moment in history that we have never seen before.

I hope you all think about the fact that the impact you are having, you will never even know how widespread it is.