Deadline approaches for $1 million school choice award

The June 1 deadline for a $1 million Yass Prize school choice award is approaching, and education providers nationwide are encouraged to apply.

The Yass Prize has awarded more than $60 million since its cofounders Jeff and Janine Yass launched it five years ago during the COVID-lockdown era in 2021. Since then, more than 225 school founders and education leaders in 45 states have benefited from the program.

“The effort is sector agnostic,” the Yass Prize explained. “Past winners and finalists span the full spectrum: from innovation and unique public models to private networks, charter schools, micro-schools and career and technical programs. What unites them is a relentless sense of urgency to make education work for every kind of student.”

The prize is an outworking of the Center for Education Reform. Applications are due June 1 by noon Eastern Time. The winner will be announced Oct. 6 in Philadelphia.<...