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'Our Children, Our Choice': 2,000+ Mothers, Community Members to Rally for Education Options during School Choice Week

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- It's time to hear from Momma. With the momentum of National School Choice Week behind them, Black Mothers Forum is hosting a large-scale rally at the nation's capital on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Set against the iconic backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the rally will amplify voices of resilience and justice in education, sparking a movement for safer schools and greater access to education options for each family and child.

Key Points: 
  • With the momentum of National School Choice Week behind them, Black Mothers Forum is hosting a large-scale rally at the nation's capital on Wednesday, Jan. 24.
  • "As parent advocates, we are uniting our voices this School Choice Week for access to safe and supportive K-12 environments for our children."
  • National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.
  • The Week is a project of the nonpartisan, nonpolitical National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Nearly 50,000 Votes Have Been Cast for the Yass Prize Parents Choice Award

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Idol-style Parents Choice Award was created to give parents all over the country an opportunity to choose their favorite education innovator of the year. Every person is entitled to vote online twice daily for two different education groups, and nearly 50,000 votes have been cast for the nation's favorite 2023 Yass Prize Semifinalist.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Idol-style Parents Choice Award was created to give parents all over the country an opportunity to choose their favorite education innovator of the year.
  • Every person is entitled to vote online twice daily for two different education groups, and nearly 50,000 votes have been cast for the nation's favorite 2023 Yass Prize Semifinalist .
  • The Yass Prize Parents Choice Award online voting is conducted by Telescope, which has powered American Idol voting platforms since its launch in 2002.
  • Voting for the Yass Prize Parents Choice Award is open through November 25.

Modern States Education Alliance Recognized as Yass Prize Quarterfinalist

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Thursday, October 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced it is a Yass Prize 2023 Quarterfinalist.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Modern States Education Alliance (“Modern States”), the nation’s leading philanthropy dedicated to making a college degree more affordable and accessible for everyone, today announced it is a Yass Prize 2023 Quarterfinalist.
  • The $1 million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless (STOP) education is regarded as the “Pulitzer of Education Innovation”.
  • The Yass Prize awards $20 million annually to support and honor education leaders who achieve excellence.
  • I am honored that the Yass Prize is recognizing our work,” said Steve Klinsky, founder and CEO of Modern States.

33 Semifinalists Vie for $1 Million Yass Prize

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the inaugural Yass Summit, held October 10 at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, a diverse group of 33 Semifinalists for the $1 million Yass Prize were announced, while a major new organization was unveiled to meet the needs of a growing movement of transformational education providers. 

Key Points: 
  • The new Yass Center for Education will combine the forces of the Yass Prize and CER into a new national force.
  • This year's Yass Prize Semifinalists will be the guiding light for the renewed mission of the Yass Center.
  • The prestigious $1 million Yass Prize is considered the Pulitzer of Education Innovation, according to Forbes Chief Content Editor, Randall Lane.
  • In conjunction with the $1 million Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative will distribute nearly $20 million in 2023.

Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma Educators Up for New Award From The Yass Prize

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governors of Arkansas, Iowa and Oklahoma have been tapped by The Yass Prize, the most prestigious award in education, to nominate 10 education providers in their respective states for The Yass Award for Education Freedom. Each of the winners will receive a share of the new $5 million award to serve more students.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Governors of Arkansas, Iowa and Oklahoma have been tapped by The Yass Prize , the most prestigious award in education, to nominate 10 education providers in their respective states for The Yass Award for Education Freedom .
  • "We are thrilled to announce Arkansas, Iowa and Oklahoma as the inaugural states for The Yass Award for Education Freedom," said JANINE YASS, the American philanthropist who established The Yass Prize with her husband, Jeff Yass.
  • Upon receipt and review by a select judging panel, the organizations will be invited to apply for The Yass Award for Education Freedom via The Yass Prize Award portal .
  • The Yass Award for Education Freedom applications are due by July 15, 11:59pm EST (same day as The Yass Prize applications).

Science Prep Academy Wins $1 Million “Ducey Prize”

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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The Ducey Prize for $1 million was awarded to Science Prep Academy of Phoenix for its capacity to open at least another five micro school locations and increase capacity to 800 students throughout metro Phoenix.

Key Points: 
  • The Ducey Prize for $1 million was awarded to Science Prep Academy of Phoenix for its capacity to open at least another five micro school locations and increase capacity to 800 students throughout metro Phoenix.
  • Science Prep helps neurodivergent students transition into adulthood and the workforce in outstanding and transformational ways.
  • The $1 million Yass Prize celebrates the countrys education provider which best demonstrates the STOP principles.
  • In conjunction with The Yass Prize, the STOP Awards Initiative this year will award over $16 million to honor educators who achieve excellence.

Quarterfinalists Announced in Competition for $1 Million Yass Prize

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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The 64 quarterfinalists for the 2022 $1 million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless education were announced today at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit, Michigan.

Key Points: 
  • The 64 quarterfinalists for the 2022 $1 million Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless education were announced today at the Forbes Under 30 Summit in Detroit, Michigan.
  • It is our honor to be able to foster the exceptional work underway in this country for students who need our help the most, said Yass Prize Founder Janine Yass.
  • In conjunction with the $1 million Yass Prize, which will be announced on December 14 at Forbes on Fifth, the STOP Awards Initiative will distribute over $10 million to honor the remaining education innovators, providers and entrepreneurs through the course of the competition.
  • The multi-phased Yass Prize and STOP Awards Initiative provides an opportunity for each quarterfinalist to advance and earn higher prizes.

Thousands of Applications Under Consideration as Window Closes for 2022 Yass Prize & STOP Awards

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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After three months of national conferences, informational webinars, and conversations with thousands of prospective applicants, the 2022 Yass Prize and STOP Award application window has closed.

Key Points: 
  • After three months of national conferences, informational webinars, and conversations with thousands of prospective applicants, the 2022 Yass Prize and STOP Award application window has closed.
  • The prestigious $1 million Yass Prize celebrates the countrys education provider which best demonstrates educational experiences that are Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless (STOP) for all students.
  • In conjunction with the Yass Prize, the STOP Awards initiative will distribute over $10 million to honor an additional 63 education innovators, providers, and entrepreneurs that achieve excellence.
  • The 64 Yass Prize quarter-finalists will be announced in October, along with the Arizona prize finalists.

$1 million “STOP for Arizona Education” Awards Established

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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In recognition of the recent groundbreaking legislation that expands Arizonas Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to all students, The Yass Prize founder, Janine Yass and her husband, Jeff, have announced new and additional STOP awards totaling $1 million for Arizona education providers who embody the guiding principles of a Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless education (STOP).

Key Points: 
  • In recognition of the recent groundbreaking legislation that expands Arizonas Empowerment Scholarship Accounts to all students, The Yass Prize founder, Janine Yass and her husband, Jeff, have announced new and additional STOP awards totaling $1 million for Arizona education providers who embody the guiding principles of a Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless education (STOP).
  • Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona legislature have in one bold action forged a path that exemplifies all of the STOP principles at once, said Janine Yass, Founder of The Yass Prize and STOP Awards.
  • The STOP for Arizona Education Awards will be added to The Yass Prize competition that is currently open for applications until July 25, 2022.
  • The $1 million Yass Prize celebrates the countrys education provider which best demonstrates the STOP principles.

EdTech startup STEMuli raises $3.25M to transform traditional classroom learning with the Educational Metaverse

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022
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STEMuli created an Educational Metaverse that brings a one-of-a-kind 3D game-based platform to the core classroom.

Key Points: 
  • STEMuli created an Educational Metaverse that brings a one-of-a-kind 3D game-based platform to the core classroom.
  • The Metaverse is a game-changer for teachers and learners," said Taylor Shead, founder and CEO of STEMuli.
  • Taylor and her team of educators, technologists, and game developers have built the personalized learning metaverse where students learn.
  • For more information on how to bring your school into the STEMuli Educational Metaverse, please visit stemuli.net .