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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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