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Meet the 2023 Quarterfinalists

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The Most Innovative Education Providers of 2023

The 2023 Yass Prize Quarterfinalists represent a microcosm of 21st century, personalized approaches that better educate students, pre-K through higher education. The extraordinary breadth and depth of these competitors for the grand prize are carving pathways to success that defy convention. From educational metaverses and AI-driven organizations that address the whole learning cycle, to more familiar yet unique learning environments, and from content-rich learning solutions to training and leadership, these amazing 64 awardees are all transforming education for students at every level and every stage of life.

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Yass Award for
Education Freedom

Celebrating States that Expand Education Opportunity

A $5 million initiative celebrating three new states giving families the ability to use their state education dollars to make all educational decisions for their children.
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2022 YASS PRIZE WINNER

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

Phoenix, Arizona

The first autism-focused charter school in the western United States is on a mission to change the narrative about students with autism.

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The 2022 Finalists

Capital Prep Schools

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Oakmont Education

Akron, Ohio

SailFuture

St. Petersburg, Florida

Northern Cass School District

Hunter, North Dakota

unCommon Construction

New Orleans, Louisiana

Urban Preparatory Academy

Wichita, Kansas

Rapunzl

Chicago, Illinois

SOAR Academy

Evans, Georgia
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The 2022 Semifinalists

This year’s semifinalists come from 23 different states and really prove that innovation is alive and well in education. Micro schools, pods and hybrid learning environments almost unheard of two years ago are now being utilized by parents and educators across the nation.

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The 2022 Quarterfinalists

Our exceptional awardees hail from 33 states and the District of Columbia as well as groups serving the entire nation. They include schools with one location and some with multiple, and represent 8 different kinds of education providers.

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Other State Initiatives.

Responding in real time to policy opportunities as well as challenges.

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Alabama Aerospace and Aviation High School

Bessemer, AL

AloeVR

National

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

Phoenix, AZ

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

North Little Rock, AR

ASU Preparatory Global

Tempe, AZ

Atlanta Unbound

Atlanta, GA

Atlas Public Schools

St. Louis, MO

Austin Achieve Public Schools

Austin, TX

Be More Colorful

Fargo, ND & National

Bill of Rights Institute

National

Black Mothers Forum

Phoenix, AZ

Black Pastors United for Education

Harrisburg, PA

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego

San Diego, CA

Brilla Public Charter Schools – Paterson

Paterson, NJ

Brooklyn STEAM Center

Brooklyn, NY

Brookstone School

Charlotte, NC

Brothers Liberating our Communities

Kansas City, MO

Build UP

Birmingham, AL

Burbrella Learning Academy

Burlington, NC

Capital Prep Schools

Bridgeport, CT

CARE Elementary School

Miami, FL

Career Academy of the Palm Beaches

West Palm Beach, FL

Catalyst Academy Public Charter School

Pittsburgh, PA

Center for Creative Education

West Palm Beach, FL

Charleston Classical School

North Charleston, SC

Chesapeake Bay Academy

Virginia Beach, VA

Chickasaw City Schools

Chickasaw, AL

City on a Hill Christian Academy

Fairmont, WV

Class Equity

National

Coded by Kids

Philadelphia, PA

Colēgia, by Academica

Miami, FL

Coleman A. Young II Educational Foundation

Detroit, MI

College Achieve Public Charter Schools (CAPS)

Tinton Falls, NJ

Colossal Academy

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

CREATE Conservatory

Mount Dora, FL

Cristo Rey Network

National

Da Vinci RISE High

El Segundo, CA

Dallas Education Foundation

Dallas, TX

Detroit Achievement Academy

Detroit, MI

DreamHouse ‘Ewa Beach Public Charter School

Kapolei, HI

Durham Charter School

Durham, NC

Edily

San Francisco, CA

Edwins Leadership and Restaurant Institute

Cleveland, OH

Empower Community High School

Aurora, CO

Engaged Detroit

Detroit, MI

Esperanza Academy Charter School

Philadelphia, PA

Expert IEP

National

Families Empowered

Houston, TX

Father Judge High School

Philadelphia, PA

Friendship Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Fugees Family, Inc.

Columbus, OH

Full STEAM Forward

National

G-Star School of the Arts, Inc

West Palm Beach, FL

Gem Innovation Schools

Deary, ID

Gentlemen’s League

Memphis, TN

GlobalED Solutions, Inc/PBC

Pueblo, CO

Goodwill Excel Center

Memphis, TN

Gordon Bernell Charter School

Albuquerque, NM

Great Hearts America Microschools

Phoenix, AZ

Great Oaks Foundation

New York, NY

Heritage Academy Public Charter School

Jerome, ID

Herring Gut Coastal Science Center

Port Clyde, ME

HOPE Ranch Learning Academy

Hudson, FL

I Dream Public Charter School

Washington, DC

Indi-ED

St. Petersburg, FL

Jackson Hole Classical Academy

Jackson, WY

Jumoke Academy Charter School

Hartford, CT

Kaimuki Middle School

Honolulu, HI

KaiPod Learning

Boston, MA

Kairos Academies

St. Louis, MO

Kind Academy

Coral Springs, FL

Lab51 – One Stone

Boise, Idaho

Lancaster Science Factory

Lancaster, PA

Latitude Learning Resources

Derry, NH

Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Brooklyn, NY

Leaders to Legends

Omaha, NE

Leading Little Arrows

Arlington, TX

Libertas School of Memphis

Memphis, TN

LiFT Learning

Bristol, VT

Living School

New Orleans, LA

Logos Academy

York, PA

Louisiana Key Academy

Baton Rouge, LA

Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative, Inc. (LUMIN)

Multiple cities, WI

Madrona Folk School

Grant Pass, OR

MAP Academy

Plymouth, MA

Maryville Academy

Des Plaines, IL

Milwaukee College Prep

Milwaukee, WI

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School

Albuquerque, NM

Modern States Education Alliance

National

Mountaineer Homeschool Hub

Morgantown, WV

National Fellowship for Black and Latino Educators

National

National Microschooling Center

Las Vegas, NV

Neighborhood Schools

Houston, TX

New Testament Christian Academy

Milwaukee, WI

New Way Global

Greenville, SC

Northern Cass School District

Hunter, ND

Oakmont Education

Akron, OH

Odyssey

Washington, DC

Odyssey Charter School

Wilmington, DE

Odyssey Leadership Academy

Oklahoma City, OK

There are so many heroes who responded to the Covid crisis in the education sector.

You were focused on kids and families. You did what you had to do and we are so grateful for that. We created this award to honor your work and we knew if we built it you would come.

Janine Yass
Founder,
The Yass Prize

Remember, you are doing the work of civilization.

You are planting the seeds of a better world, despite any bad news, you’re doing great things.

Steve Forbes
Editor-in-Chief,
Forbes Media

Success happens after many pivots and changes.

Michael Moe
Founder and CEO,
Global Silicon Valley

Entrepreneurs are the engine of the innovation economy.

The work this remarkable group has accomplished is not only inspirational but can be transformative for millions more students.

Michael Moe
Founder and CEO,
Global Silicon Valley

Thinking "big" is often about identifying and solving real problems today, but striving to contribute to the growing body of knowledge, and laying the foundation for future leaders to have big breakthroughs.

Jack Preus
National Director,
Open Sky Education

Too often, we look for success by analyzing an education system, rather than analyzing the success of the actual learners within the system.

That’s why we need more project-based and problem-based learning models.

Brian Curcio
Co-founder,
Rapunzl

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.

Amar Kumar
Founder & CEO,
Kaipod Learning

The challenge in education is the stakes are so high.

It's one thing to have a product fail but failure to educate children has enormous consequences. One way to address this challenge is to think about innovation in a "fail fast" model where you learn very quickly what's working and what's not so you can iterate and improve quickly.

Brian Smith
Founder and CEO,
Catalyst Academy Charter School

We are so inspired by the Yass Prize participants, semi-finalists, and the courage, innovation and leadership of educators from across the country who have amplified the application of their brilliance to make the lives of their students better as they faced the daunting challenges of the pandemic.

Mike Hoque
CEO,
Hoque Global

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

That’s the beauty of education, you impact lives in such a deep way.

Alyssa Farah Griffin
Co-Host on The View and CNN Political Commentator,

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

Janine Yass
Founder,
The Yass Prize

This group of innovators has the opportunity to show the world what is possible for kids, what doesn't yet exist for so many children who deserve the opportunity to be entrepreneurs and to shine as out of the box thinkers.

This group of innovators has the opportunity to show the world what is possible for kids, what doesn't yet exist for so many children who deserve the opportunity to be entrepreneurs and to shine as out of the box thinkers.

Heather Bougeois
Principal,
Louisiana Key Academy

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