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The Most STOP-Enabled Innovators of 2022

Meet the 32 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.  Traditional public schools that operate more like a charter and charters that continue to flourish outside of traditional systems, private schools serving specialized populations that are often overlooked and leaders in the ed tech space who provide remarkable tools that can be integrated into any of the other full service models we are celebrating today.  Truly a remarkable group of visionaries that are transformational exemplars for all in this tumultuous 2022!

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Arizona Autism Charter Schools

Arizona Autism Charter Schools

Phoenix, Arizona

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

Arkansas Lighthouse Charter Schools

North Little Rock, Arkansas

Black Mothers Forum

Black Mothers Forum

Phoenix, Arizona

Brilla Public Charter Schools – Paterson

Brilla Public Charter Schools – Paterson

Paterson, New Jersey

Build UP

Build UP

Birmingham, Alabama

Capital Prep Schools

Capital Prep Schools

Bridgeport, Connecticut

Chickasaw City Schools

Chickasaw City Schools

Chickasaw, Alabama

Coded by Kids

Coded by Kids

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Da Vinci RISE High

Da Vinci RISE High

El Segundo, California

Edily

Edily

San Francisco, California

Engaged Detroit

Engaged Detroit

Detroit, Michigan

Father Judge High School

Father Judge High School

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

HOPE Ranch Learning Academy

HOPE Ranch Learning Academy

Hudson, Florida

Jumoke Academy Charter School

Jumoke Academy Charter School

Hartford, Connecticut

KaiPod Learning

KaiPod Learning

Boston, Massachusetts

Kind Academy

Kind Academy

Coral Springs, Florida

Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School

Brooklyn, New York

LiFT Learning

LiFT Learning

Bristol, Vermont

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School

Mission Achievement and Success Charter School

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Northern Cass School District

Northern Cass School District

Hunter, North Dakota

Oakmont Education

Oakmont Education

Akron, Ohio

Open Sky Education

Open Sky Education

Waukesha, Wisconsin...and beyond

Prichard Preparatory School

Prichard Preparatory School

Whistler, Alabama

Purdue Polytechnic High Schools

Purdue Polytechnic High Schools

Indianapolis, Indiana

Rapunzl

Rapunzl

Chicago, Illinois

RCMA Immokalee Community Academy

RCMA Immokalee Community Academy

Immokalee, Florida

SailFuture

SailFuture

St. Petersburg, Florida

SOAR Academy

SOAR Academy

Evans, Georgia

The Lab School of Memphis

The Lab School of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

unCommon Construction

unCommon Construction

New Orleans, Louisiana

Urban Preparatory Academy

Urban Preparatory Academy

Wichita, Kansas

Young Women’s Preparatory Network

Young Women’s Preparatory Network

Dallas, Texas

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STOP Quarterfinalists

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The concept of being innovative with a touch of entrepreneurial thinking seems to be a recipe for the next level work for me as a leader and for our district's continued growth and viability.

Dr. Troy Monroe
Executive Director,
Jumoke Academy

If you get to the accelerator after the application process, go in knowing you already won.

The fact that you are now with a group of your peers you really get to see how world class the education profession is.

Christopher Simmonds
Principal,
CARE Elementary School

I am still processing the magnitude of this experience and so grateful for meeting each and everyone of you.

I look forward to continuing our transformative work in our communities and together.

Taylor Shead
Board Member,
Dallas Education Foundation

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

The Yass Prize is more than a competition to me. Yes, we want to win. However, we are winning in so many aspects. Knowledge is power!

I am so grateful to be a part of such an extraordinary group.

Portia Green
Principal ,
Prichard Preparatory School

I'm deeply humbled and grateful to be part of this group.

The last month has been a tremendous experience and I'm so inspired and motivated by the amazing work this group is doing. Collectively, we’re working towards a real-world goal and it’s leaving me empowered and motivated to apply what we learn.

Jeffrey Imrich
Co-Founder,
Rock by Rock

We must remind our parents that they are the ones who pay for their child's education through their tax dollars and therefore have as much right to be at the table planning their child's educational roadmap as anyone else.

Janelle Wood
Founder & CEO,
Black Mothers Forum Inc.

Silicon Valley is a mindset. It is like the Education Revolution that we are seeing. The mindset of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Can we have an educational Silicon Valley?

Iman Alleyne
Founder,
Kind Academy

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

Success happens after many pivots and changes.

Michael Moe
Founder and CEO,
Global Silicon Valley

It's not the university someone graduated from or the degree they hold.

Do they have the resilience and perseverance? Do they have grit? It's the most important skill.

Joy Chen
Entrepreneur In Residence,
GSV Ventures

It's about engaging families.

It's helping families step into their power — making sure that the voices of families are really front and center in guiding solutions.

Lakisha Young
Co-Founder and CEO,
The Oakland REACH

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