Chesterton Schools Network
Chesterton Schools Network empowers parents to create joyful, high-quality schools where students are known, challenged, and transformed.
December 12, 2025
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Chesterton Schools Network
https://yassprize.org
Chesterton Schools Network is the 2025 Yass Prize winner, recognized for empowering parents nationwide to launch joyful, affordable Catholic classical high schools. With more than 70 schools and a curriculum rooted in deep thinking, character formation, and community, CSN’s parent-powered model blends academic rigor with spiritual and personal growth. The $1 million award will help accelerate expansion toward a long-term goal of 1,000 schools and 100,000 students by 2040, making high-quality, human-centered education more accessible across the country.
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https://yassprize.org
https://yassprize.org
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