Success Academy
Coverage of Success Academy in the Nexus archive.
- More than 400K New York City children enrolled in failing public schools: report
A report by Success Academy reveals that 906 New York City public schools, enrolling over 400,000 students, had fewer than half of students pass state math or reading exams. Critics argue the city's high education budget is misallocated despite mediocre academic outcomes and a truancy crisis affecting 35% of students.
- 906: The damning figure that tells the tragic story of NYC’s public school failure
A report by Success Academy highlights a figure of 906, indicating significant failure in New York City's public schools. The report is described as shocking and troubling, even prompting concern from anti-charter-school teachers unions.
- Planned Bronx Charter School Draws Lawsuit From Teachers Unions
Teachers unions sued Success Academy, New York City's largest charter network, over transferring a charter to CEO Eva Moskowitz's husband, Eric Grannis, to open Strive Charter School in the South Bronx. Unions argue the move violates the state's charter cap law, while Grannis claims the school addresses working families' needs with extended hours.
- Teachers unions sue to block Success Academy from transferring charter to Eva Moskowitz’s husband
Teachers unions sued to block Success Academy from transferring a charter to CEO Eva Moskowitz's husband, who plans to open Strive Charter School in the South Bronx. The unions argue the transfer violates New York's charter school cap, while supporters claim it offers expanded educational options.