Thousands of parents and children are set to rally Wednesday in Brooklyn to urge New York City to help more independently run, publicly funded charter schools take root and have every chance to succeed.

Today, we are hoping that when we walk across the bridge and speak in one voice, City Hall listens to the thousands of parents massed on its doorstep and realizes it shouldn’t — and can’t — avoid us any longer.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today joined charter school advocates and families to demand Mayor Bill de Blasio treat the privately-run schools “equitably”

Thousands of fired-up charter school supporters descended on City Hall Wednesday demanding that Mayor de Blasio put an end to education inequality by expanding the number of charters.

To me, my son is special and deserves a great school — but so do all kids. That’s why on Wednesday morning we will get up earlier than usual to be sure we make it to the rally for educational equality at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn.

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.