From those serving the nation’s highest calling, to those serving in national positions of leadership, the Power of Innovation Summit is always a highlight of the year for those who want to bring about innovation, radical change and education freedom in American education.

Innovation is the engine of American progress — and nowhere is it more urgently needed than in education. The Summits explore how today’s boldest educators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers are reimagining what’s possible for learners across the nation. Through the lens of the Yass Prize’s four pillars — Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless — we’ll highlight the people, programs and policymakers proving that when innovation meets freedom, students, families, and communities flourish.

Just two days after the 2024 election, some of the nation’s most prominent educators, policymakers and influencers gathered in Washington, DC to coalesce on how to ensure that freedom, flexibility, and full and fair funding drive critical changes for education and the workforce in America. Their conversations, covered on C-SPAN and posted here, are indicative of the Power of Innovation and bold thinking to transform US education.