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

It has helped me raise the ceiling on what’s possible.

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.

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.

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

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.

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