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Hot off the press! unCommonConstruction featured in LABI's 5th & Main Magazine. As a 2022 #YassPrize Finalist, they’ve empowered 400+ apprentices, earned $400K+ in wages/scholarships, and expanded to Minneapolis. Leading the way in work-based learning, Aaron Frumin!


2022 #YassPrize Finalist Northern Cass is redefining education with proficiency-based grading! Focusing on skill mastery, they provide a clearer picture of student growth. See how they’re leading personalized learning via Education Week: edweek.org/teaching-learn…

We are always excited to see innovative education models such as Opportunity Central in #Dallas. Workplace learning is also prominent at another Dallas institution, Café Momentum, one of the many groundbreaking 2024 #YassPrize Semifinalists. Hope TODAY visits them, too!



Congratulations to this 2023 #YassPrize Semifinalist for 15 years of truly empowering families and making a lasting impact! Families Empowered Colleen Dippel

We're thrilled to see WashUBrownSchool's Jason Jabbari studying how Cristo Rey Network’s Corporate Work Study Program impacts long-term outcomes for low-income students. As a 2023 #YassPrize Finalist, Cristo Rey is advancing economic mobility and racial equity. source.washu.edu/2024/09/brown-…

Congratulations to Oakmont Education, which, together with Kim Reynolds, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Great Oaks High School & Career Center in #DesMoines. An exciting milestone as Oakmont expands its dropout recovery charter school network model into



An exciting day for Oakmont Education opening Great Oaks High School in Des Moines! Another great public charter school option for Central lowa parents who want to explore education opportunities for their children.


"Serve current needs while positioning for future relevance." Powerful insights from Salman Khan on AI's transformational potential in education at the #YassPrize Accelerator kick-off for our 2024 awardees. Thank you for joining us!


“Whatever your journey has been like to this point, your enrollment at Great Oaks shows that you've already passed that all-important test. You have unique talents and a very bright future.” - Kim Reynolds What a fantastic way to end the week. Congratulations to Oakmont Education,

Kudos to Santa Clara Univ for pledging to meet 100% of financial needs for Cal Grant recipients & Cristo Rey graduates, making higher education more accessible for all. A huge congratulations to Cristo Rey Network, a 2023 #YassPrize Finalist, on this incredible opportunity!


Exciting things happening in Central City, New Orleans! Students from New Harmony High are gaining valuable hands-on construction skills while earning school credit and pay, thanks to 2022 #YassPrize Finalist unCommonConstruction & Aaron Frumin. Check them out: wwltv.com/article/news/l…

Congratulations to ClassBank | Digital Classroom Economy, a 2022 #YassPrize Quarterfinalist, on securing an impressive $1M in pre-seed investment and grant funding! Their ongoing dedication to delivering financial literacy to underserved communities continues to inspire: prnewswire.com/news-releases/…


"By securing a spot as a #YassPrize Semifinalist, your institution has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, community service, and the pursuit of academic achievement." Thank you, Governor Tony Evers, for recognizing Notre Dame School of Milwaukee and their dedication to excellence!
