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.

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.

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

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'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.

I don’t think I’ve been in a room as supportive as the Yass Prize Semifinalist room in Miami.

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

we have to find academic experiences that represent neuro-divergent learners, kids who want to learn about gaming, who want to do stuff online, who dropped out of school.

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

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