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

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

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

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.

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.

Not only because of the capital, but because of the knowledge that comes by communing with the diverse group of people as opposed to everybody that thinks the exact same way that you might think.

I'm in the process of going through the construction of a 20,000 square foot $11.5 million dollar building dedicated to career and technical education for the students in the Philadelphia region.

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

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

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