The Yass Prize

"What's truly transformational about this is the students we've been able to serve—students who would have otherwise fallen through the cracks. Being in a room with innovators allows me to ask 'what if,' and there are others who respond with 'what if' in ways I never even imagined."
- Brenaea Fairchild, The Melanin Village

"When we started a few years ago, we were just in Chicago, serving only 7-8,000 kids. The #YassPrize helped take us national." - @BrianAtRapunzl

"Being a part of the #YassPrize made me realize I wasn’t alone anymore. I no longer felt isolated on my own island—these people understood things the same way I did." - @kylesmitley, @DetroitAcademy

"How you relay a mission-driven message can create a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded marketplace. If you look at what's happening in education, it's essential to connect with people empathetically to demonstrate your capabilities."
- Elias Pappas, @OCSDelaware

"I met @JeanneAllen in January of 2022, & we were boots on the ground with the governor to open this school, which now serves 100 kids who were at risk of dropping out." - @cristina_gw, @oakmontedu