St. Mary’s Academy was recently named one of the twenty-five semifinalists for the 2024 Yass Prize, also known as the “Pulitzer of Education Innovation.” 

The $1 Million Yass Prize celebrates the country’s education provider which best demonstrates the STOP principles. In conjunction with The Yass Prize, the STOP Awards initiative provides over $20 million in support annually to honor educators who achieve excellence.

The Yass Prize advances the four core STOP principles: Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education. Each year, they reward dozens of organizations, building a growing network of innovative providers that demonstrate these qualities in their commitment to new ideas, technologies, and approaches to learning that bring education into the 21st century. Learn more about the prize and SMA's journey to the finals!