Monthly Archives: March 2018

Who Survives Success?

Posted on March 27, 2018 by garyrubinstein

Success Academy opened in 2006 with 156 students — 83 kindergarteners and 73 first graders.  Now, eleven years later, they have their first graduating seniors, though just 17 of them.  In my last post I wondered what can be learned … Continue reading →

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Wall Street Journal Fails To Answer Or Ask Many Questions About Success Academy

Posted on March 27, 2018 by garyrubinstein

Success Academy is the highest profile charter network in New York.  The currently serve over 10,000 students in 40 schools.  They are known for their high test scores and their brazen founder, Eva Moskowitz. Success Academy opened in 2006 with … Continue reading →

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The Current Wisdom Of TFA

Posted on March 4, 2018 by garyrubinstein

I never thought I’d say this, but I kind of miss Michelle Rhee. Back in the day I could always count on her or some other reform rockstar like Joel Klein, Arne Duncan, Cami Anderson, Kevin Huffman, or so many … Continue reading →

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