May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth , and as the school year comes to a close, let's not forget the importance of our students' well-being. Kudos to the institutions prioritizing mental health in education from the #YassPrize team!

Tracking the shift in #ParentPower rankings: 2022 to 2024. From A’s to F’s and everything in between, the landscape of education choice is evolving.
Find out which states are making strides in empowering parents. #PPI24

parentpowerindex.edreform.com

Despite progress, the racial wealth gap remains vast, and financial literacy is the key to closing it. Learn more in the latest Forbes article by 2022 #YassPrize Finalist Brian Curcio Rapunzl.
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Cornell Ellis, founder of the 2023 #YassPrize Semifinalist, the.blockc, spotlighted in the The Kansas City Star for incredible work in elevating Black male educators & supporting their success. Your dedication is transforming education & empowering communities!

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Cheers to 10 years, Cristo Rey Columbus High School! As a part of #YassPrize 2023 Finalist Cristo Rey Network Network, your innovative model equips students with the skills & knowledge for lifelong success. Here's to building brighter futures.

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Pleased to see IA, WV, OH, and AK make significant leaps in the 2024 Charter School Rankings. Kudos to Kim Reynolds, Jim Justice, Governor Mike DeWine, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and many others for driving progress. Cheers to the advancement of #CharterSchools .
#PPI24 #ParentPower

Today, Forbes published an article written by AZACS Founder & Executive Director Diana Diaz-Harrison. The article shows how the The Yass Prize supports innovative models that bridge the gap between classroom learning & real-world work experiences.

Read here-bit.ly/3UNIlNq

Kudos to the Gem State! Brad Little

'Recent U.S. migration trends show that 3 of the top 5 states in the 2024 Parent Power! Index are also among the top five states where people are moving. These include Arizona, Florida, and North Carolina.' #PPI24 #ParentPower

Learn more: parentpowerindex.edreform.com

'Education entrepreneurs are a permissionless force transforming the education landscape, leaving no aspect of students' futures to chance.' Diana Diaz-Harrison AZ Autism Charter

Read more Forbes ↓
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Finally, Florida, the #1 state for #CharterSchools ! With equitable funding & growth opportunities, FL's law is the strongest nationwide.

There is no better exemplar than the public charter network Academica, which epitomizes charter impact & excellence. #CharterSchools Week

#2: Arizona, home to AZ Autism Charter, the 2022 The Yass Prize Winner, showcases the impact of strong charter laws, resulting in exceptional performance over traditional public schools, particularly for neurodiverse students. #CharterSchoolsWeek

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DC: The 3rd strongest charter law in the nation. Friendship PCS, the first among Black-led charters, has been nothing short of inspirational, pushing forward the concept of expanding to more students who thrive in personalized environments. #CharterSchoolsWeek

#4: Michigan's pioneering charter authorization, supported by universities & fair funding, cultivates diverse educational options. Hats off to 2023 The Yass Prize Finalist Detroit Achievement for exemplifying charter success in Detroit. #CharterSchoolsWeek

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