Trinity School at Edgemere has been selected as one of only 23 national finalists for the 2025 Yass Prize, a prestigious award often referred to as the “Pulitzer of Education Innovation.” Chosen from among thousands of applicants nationwide, Trinity stands among a select group of schools and organizations recognized for pioneering bold, student-centered approaches that transform learning for every child.
The Yass Prize for Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding and Permissionless (STOP) Education celebrates organizations that are reimagining education in innovative ways. Founded by philanthropists Janine and Jeff Yass, the prize honors schools and education providers who create 21st-century learning experiences that expand opportunity for all students.
“Being named a Yass Prize finalist is an incredible honor,” said Lisa Schade, CEO at Trinity. “This recognition highlights the heart of what we do at Trinity—empowering students with learning differences to thrive through individualized instruction, creativity, and community.”
Trinity School at Edgemere serves students with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADHD, dysgraphia and autism spectrum disorders. The school provides a supportive, personalized learning environment that builds confidence, fosters academic growth and prepares students for success beyond the classroom.
“The Yass Prize celebrates educational innovators who are breaking barriers and delivering transformational results,” added Schade. “At Trinity, our mission is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to learn in the way that works best for them—and this recognition affirms that commitment.”
To learn more about the Yass Prize and this year’s finalists, visit www.YassPrize.org or follow @EdReform on social media.
About the Yass Prize
The $1 million Yass Prize is the nation’s premier award for education innovation, celebrating providers that exemplify the STOP principles—Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless education. Since 2021, the Yass Foundation for Education has awarded more than $46 million in grants to innovative schools and organizations nationwide.
About Trinity School at Edgemere
Trinity School at Edgemere, located in Oklahoma City, provides specialized education for students with learning differences in grades K–12. Through small class sizes, individualized instruction and a supportive environment, Trinity equips each student to reach their full potential academically, socially and spiritually.
Editor’s note – To learn more about the innovation programs at Trinity, read this article about how Trinity’s chef and head of child nutrition helps students with sensory processing challenges try new foods.
