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

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

It's actually mind blowing. I really see myself as an education entrepreneur, but this expanded me.

We don’t want you to rinse, wash, repeat. We want you to build and sustain.

It’s thanks to organizations like the Yass Prize that our children are going to have a better tomorrow.

and I couldn't be more grateful for what it's done for us, and helping us serve more students and families.

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

The funding is not following children. We're trying to make better options for kids, for poor kids, middle class kids. Wealthy people have this choice, they opt out of their systems easily, why shouldn't all children have that choice?

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

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

When we originally applied, we simply provided supplemental support services to homeschooling families. Now, we are growing into an education network that provides community, coaching, and curriculum nationwide.