The Yass Prize

"Under the guise of children’s entertainment, Pixar’s “Inside Out” movies take us on a journey through the human psyche that’s not just for kids but that serve a blueprint to make us better teachers, parents, caregivers, and coaches." Don't miss the valuable insights on emotional intelligence and mental health from The National Fellowship for Black and Latino Male Educators' Keith Brooks in his latest Forbes. Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/gH6Jq6Em

NIL deals are a step toward compensating student-athletes, but establishing a robust financial education framework would be a game-changer! Discover how NIL deals are transforming college sports & why financial literacy is crucial for student-athletes' success in the latest Forbes from Brian Curcio. https://lnkd.in/gF8-FWSr

We honor those men and women who gave the last full measure of devotion to ensure our freedoms as well as those of others. Eternally grateful for their sacrifice this Memorial Day.

Incredible innovation happening at Detroit Achievement Academy! Grand Valley State University has accepted an entire class of 8th graders into college and offers zero-dollar tuition for eligible families. This groundbreaking initiative sets a new standard in education. Read about how it all unfolded Forbes #EducationInnovation #GVSU #DetroitAchievementAcademy #YassPrize https://lnkd.in/gterkcDW

Semiconductors: the unsung heroes of our digital age. Stemuli Founder, Taylor Shead, breaks down their essential role in shaping our tech-driven world in Forbes: https://lnkd.in/dvZryQ4V

Despite its tech prowess, the Evergreen State's education landscape is lacking. It's time to see the education forest through the trees, Washington! #PPI24 #ParentPower https://lnkd.in/gs6KaHm

"Time to act," says Anthony Brock, Co-Founder and Head of School at 2023 Yass Prize Winner, Valiant Cross Academy. It's essential that we redirect media attention to illuminate the remarkable achievements of Black education leaders -- to amplify their voices and celebrate their invaluable contributions. Read more in his latest Forbes piece: https://lnkd.in/gDDVNBgn

“As a nation, we’ve come to expect teachers to be some kind of superhuman figures. They’re supposed to teach kids and guide them toward achieving grade-level standards, sure. And they should be data experts!” Then they should be able to afford to live in the city in which they live, right? says Kyle Smitley, The Yass Prize 2023 Finalist, Detroit Achievement Academy. Read more, Forbes: https://lnkd.in/gRUeKY_i

A message from Taylor Shead (Stemuli), of the first class of the #YassPrize: "The most important thing is that you submit; it's one of the best opportunities of your life." Don't forget to APPLY by tomorrow (4/18) at noon EST: yassprize.org If you have any last-minute questions, now is the time to ask!

The clock is ticking, but there is still time to apply for The Yass Prize! As said by #YassPrize 2023 Finalist, Keith Brooks, "If you're considering it, go ahead and fill it out and hit submit for two big reasons: One is that yes, there's the fundraising aspect, but two, one of the things that has been the most helpful is the community and access to the Yass Prize Network." What are you waiting for? APPLY before noon EST tomorrow! yassprize.org Keith Brooks Taylor Shead Aaron Frumin Aaron Black Brian Curcio Joseph Connor Heidi Drake Treu Kelby Woodard Elias Pappas Cris Gulacy-Worrel, MPA (she/her/ella) MIchael B. Horn Soar Academy School Augusta Michael Felton Dr. LeDonna White Griffin Diana Diaz-Harrison Matthew Chaussee