Success Academy Founder and CEO Eva Moskowitz on why more than 18.000 parents, teachers and students rallied today in Brooklyn to support charter schools.

Sometimes, a rally is just a rally, and sometimes, it means an earthquake is coming. Today’s planned march by charter-school parents and supporters is one of those where the tectonic plates start to rumble.

Simmons WSJ A Tale of Two Schools, One BuildingExcellent public schools shouldn’t be a privilege enjoyed only by those lucky enough to win an admissions lottery; they should be the standard. The city has the resources – now it needs the will.

The Daily News’ Hometown Heroes in Education awards celebrate excellence across the city.

September 29, 2015–The United States Department of Education has awarded Success Academy Charter Schools, the largest and highest-performing charter network in New York City, a $13,4 million grant to replicate and expand its award-winning schools. This highly competitive grant will allow Success Academy to open 13 new public charter schools and expand its High School of the Liberal Arts, providing even more high-quality education options in a city where thousands of children, especially children of color, are trapped in failing schools.

U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced today that Success Academy Harlem 3 has been selected as a National Blue Ribbon School, an award given to only 285 public schools across the country.

Seven New York City public schools earned a Blue Ribbon designation, an honor given to fewer than 350 schools nationwide this year.

Principal Khari Shabazz has something to say to each and every one of his students, all of whom he seems to know on a personal level. Although Shabazz may first appear intimidating with his large build and stern expression, the numerous hugs his students are happy to give him help reveal the caring teddy bear that lies underneath.

Success Academy is perhaps the most well known charter school organization in New York City.  Founded in 2006 by Eva Moskowitz, a former college professor and New York City Councilwoman, Success Academy currently operates 32 schools in New York City, ten of which are in Brooklyn, and has plans to expand further. Recent run-ins with the Department of Education and the De Blasio administration however have slowed this expansion, including a denial of space at Andries Hudde School in Midwood last year.

Success Academy Founder and CEO Eva Moskowitz on the latest test score results and the argument for school choice.