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Dramatically Unconventional & Groundbreaking

the 2023 33 Semifinalists

Their efforts are innovative, unique, and groundbreaking in redefining and transforming education – providers who deliver AI-infused personalized learning in both traditional & new forms of schooling, small learning environments that give students curricular choice; life saving certifications for marginalized & at-risk populations, core content delivery, and recruitment, training & empowerment programs for teachers, parents, & school leaders. We salute them in their journey and wish them the best as they work toward the $1 million Yass Prize!

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ASU Preparatory Global

ASU Preparatory Global

Tempe, AZ

Be More Colorful

Be More Colorful

Fargo, ND & National

Brothers Liberating our Communities

Brothers Liberating our Communities

Kansas City, MO

Burbrella Learning Academy

Burbrella Learning Academy

Burlington, NC

Chesapeake Bay Academy

Chesapeake Bay Academy

Virginia Beach, VA

College Achieve Public Charter Schools (CAPS)

College Achieve Public Charter Schools (CAPS)

Tinton Falls, NJ

Comp Sci High

Comp Sci High

Bronx, NY

CREATE Conservatory

CREATE Conservatory

Mount Dora, FL

Families Empowered

Families Empowered

Houston, TX

Gem Innovation Schools of Idaho

Gem Innovation Schools of Idaho

Deary, ID

Indi-ED

Indi-ED

St. Petersburg, FL

Leaders to Legends

Leaders to Legends

Omaha, NE

Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative, Inc. (LUMIN)

Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative, Inc. (LUMIN)

Multiple cities, WI

Old Sturbridge Academy

Old Sturbridge Academy

Sturbridge, MA

OnYourMark

OnYourMark

National

Optima Academy Online

Optima Academy Online

Naples, FL & National

Randolph Eastern School Corporation

Randolph Eastern School Corporation

Union City, IN

Savannah Legacy Academy

Savannah Legacy Academy

Savannah, GA

Sora Schools, Inc.

Sora Schools, Inc.

National

Thales Academy

Thales Academy

National

Tutwiler Community Education Center

Tutwiler Community Education Center

Tutwiler, MS

Verdi EcoSchool

Verdi EcoSchool

Melbourne, FL

VictoryXR

VictoryXR

National

The Yass Prize has brought together such diverse leaders

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

Taylor Shead
Founder and CEO,
STEMuli Studios

Being a part of the [Yass] family confirmed that what I'm doing is right,

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

Kenisha Scaggs
Founder,
SOAR Academy

One of the missions of the Yass Prize and the Yass Prize movement is really surfacing best practices in innovation—

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.

Jeff Imrich
Co-Founder,
Rock by Rock

There is absolutely zero downside to being a part of this network by submitting your application and what you will encounter is unlike any other grant.

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

Diana Diaz-Harrison
Founder,
Arizona Autism Charter Schools

In a state where alternative education is often overlooked, the Yass community helps us shine.

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

Dr. LeDonna Griffin
Founder & Executive Director,
Leaders to Legends

The Yass Award is about celebrating and rewarding those who make students the priority.”

Kevin Stitt
Governor,
Oklahoma

We have a tremendously transformative model that could stand for a little disruption.

The Yass experience has given us “permission” to do exactly that.

Kelby Woodard
President & CEO,
Cristo Rey Network

The Yass Prize has significantly impacted the trajectory of our organization.

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.

Brenaea Fairchild
Executive Director,
Melanin Village

The Yass Prize process has created an awareness of the education freedom movement within churches and communities.

It's given us an opportunity to start critical discussions with our congregations, parents, community leaders and members, about the laws that govern education in Pennsylvania.

Pastor Joshua Robertson
Founder & Executive Director,
Black Pastors United for Education

Everyone knows that without great education, our nation suffers.

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

Janine Yass
Founder,
The Yass Prize

Because of the Yass Prize, we were able to add an additional pre-K classroom.

Portia Green
Principal,
Prichard Prep, 2022 Yass Prize Semifinalist

Being a part of this experience has amplified the access we can give to our students in a way that nothing has, and the access is just critical.

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

Cris Gulacy-Worrel
Vice President,
Oakmont Education, 2022 Yass Prize Finalist

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