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As founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools, the largest and best-performing public charter school network in New York City, I have made it my mission to challenge the conventional wisdom that children from low-income, minority neighborhoods cannot achieve at the highest academic levels.

 
 

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The magic of school has to extend beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic. School must give kids the opportunity to go out into the world and explore.
Educational nirvana is putting the children front and center in schooling. #EdReform
I'm a big believer in recess -- and I think this Success Academy scholar is, too! #InsideSuccess
"There are so many children who need us to take a stand for excellent education, and that's what I'm trying to do each day at @SuccessAcademy. It's my belief that we can succeed -- and that if all of us fight for it, one day all students will receive the education that is their right." - Ms. Pregony, Second-Grade Teacher at SA Bensonhurst
So important to examine how Black history is taught in February and year-round. By studying all narratives that form America's history, our students develop a true understanding of this country's past, present, and future. #BlackHistoryMonth
Love this! Studying and writing poetry is incredibly valuable and an essential part of our literacy curriculum from kindergarten onward. #InsideSuccess
Research backs up what we have long known: arts education, field trips, and cultural experiences aren't "frills" -- they are foundational to a great education.
Thrilled to share that @harvard President, Lawrence Bacow, will speak at @successacademy's commencement this year. President Bacow's commitment to educational access is deeply inspiring & it is so meaningful that he will address our graduating class. 🎓
Highlight of my week: a visit from the scholars of "Ladies First," a club for young women who act as leaders at SA Harlem 1. #InsideSuccess
When I started @SuccessAcademy, I thought about what type of education I'd want for my own three children. Since then, their contributions have been immeasurable -- and their feedback has been relentless!