Patch reports that a financier will take over as chairman of Success Academy, New York City’s largest charter school network, this summer following racially charged remarks by the current chair. Continue Reading →
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“The Education Of Eva Moskowitz: A Memoir” By Eva Moskowitz
From Eva Moskowitz, the outspoken founder and CEO of the charter school Success Academy, comes a frank, feisty memoir The Education of Eva Moskowitz. about the rough-and-tumble battles to reform America’s education system. Continue Reading →
Harlem Winners At Success Academy’s 6th Annual Network Spelling Bee 2017
Success Academy’s 6th annual Network Spelling Bee concluded last week after more than 9,000 scholars competed for first place by spelling words like, “iota,” “ludicrous,” and “recluse,” from Harlem to Hollis. Continue Reading →
In Harlem, Al Sharpton Calls On Cuomo Donor Loeb To Resign
NY Daily News reports that the Rev. Al Sharpton on Saturday vowed to raise hell until hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb steps down as chairman of the Success Academy charter school board. Continue Reading →
Paul Ryan To Visit Harlem’s Success Academy
Conservative golden boy and Republican Speaker of the House Paul Ryan is heading into enemy territory. Ryan will venture into deep-blue Manhattan on Tuesday to tour Success Academy in Harlem, according to multiple reports. Continue Reading →
Success Academy Mom Faces Backlash For Opting Out Of State Tests
As parents, teachers and school leaders debate the merits of standardized testing, one mom from our area is taking a small but notable stand. Continue Reading →
Harlem Success Academy Chess Players Dominate At NY State Chess Championship
Two weekends ago, 151 scholars representing 15 Success Academy schools traveled to Saratoga Springs, N.Y. to compete in the 50th Annual New York State Scholastic Chess Championships. Continue Reading →
Harlem Charter School Boss Eva Moskowitz Takes Photo With Protest Sign
Harlem Success Academy charter school boss Eva Moskowitz angered people protesting against her Wednesday morning when she photo-bombed their demonstration outside her Harlem apartment building. Continue Reading →
Success Academy Reports Stunning State Exam Scores While Rapidly Scaling From Harlem To Hollis
For the eighth consecutive year, Success Academy schools were among the highest-performing across all of New York State in math and English Language Arts. Continue Reading →