YES Prep Public Schools has launched a new four-year, $80 million campaign dubbed “The Power of YES," officials announced in an Oct. 23 news release.

The gist

The campaign will allow the Houston charter school system to invest in technology and facilities while working toward becoming an "A"-rated district. Per the release, the initiative will:

• Add 5,000 new school seats
• Complete YES Prep’s full pre-K-12 feeder pattern
• Fund the construction of six new schools
• Rebuild three of YES Prep’s oldest campuses
• Invest in innovative programs, bilingual education and tools that prepare students for college, careers and leadership

The initiative also aims to highlight student stories, deepen family engagement, expand partnerships with businesses and nonprofits, and mobilize community investment to create change, per the news release.

Quote of note

“The Power of YES is comprehensive; it is 'yes' to excellence and results, 'yes' to opportunity and access, and ultimately 'yes' to fulfilling the promise of our mission for every student,” YES Prep CEO Mark DiBella said in a statement. “This campaign is a celebration of what’s possible when families, educators and the community come together to support our children.”

Stay tuned

Specific locations for the six new schools to be built were not included in the news release.