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Charter School Lottery: How Does it Work?
What is a Lottery for Charter Schools? Charter schools are publicly funded institutions that operate independently of the traditional public school system. They have more freedom in their curriculum, teaching methods, and governance structures. Because of their unique qualities, charter schools often attract many applicants, sometimes more than they can accommodate. This is where the... Read more
Is Kindergarten Mandatory in NY?
Understanding Education Laws in NY Think about New York’s public education system as a pyramid with several levels of authority. The base of this pyramid, the federal government, creates the basic framework of laws. Above this level, you’ll find the New York State Education Department (NYSED). NYSED relies on the state constitution, state laws,... Read more
Charter School vs Public School
Public Charter Schools vs. Public District Schools: An Overview Charter schools and district schools both offer free education for students. Each one receives taxpayer funding. However, they operate with different principles and structures. What is a Charter School? Charter schools get their name because these types of public schools operate under... Read more
What is a Charter School?
Key Characteristics of Charter Schools Charter schools operate independently of local school districts. They have greater flexibility than traditional public schools in curriculum, schedule, teacher hiring and development, allocation of resources, and other areas. Like traditional public schools, charter schools are subject to health, safety, and other state and federal regulations. In many states,... Read more
Parent Perspective: “Our Second Choice Success Academy Turned Out to Be First Rate”
A quality education is the greatest treasure I can give my child, and I’ll continue to do all I can to give him one. Read more
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A message from Eva Moskowitz and Daniel S. Loeb
We are pleased to invite you to the Success Academy Spring Benefit on Monday, April 7, 6:30 p.m. at Cipriani 42nd Street. This will be a very special evening, as we celebrate our Success Academy alumni – their work ethic, their achievements, and their aspirations. We hope you will join us to hear their stories!
Nearly 20 years ago, we launched a revolution in schooling. We promised students, families, and educators that there is a better way – that they didn’t have to settle for failing district schools. Today, Success is one of the nation’s highest-achieving school districts, educating 22,000 K-12 scholars across 57 schools in New York City. Ninety-five percent of our scholars are children of color and three-quarters live at or below the poverty line, but they consistently outperform their affluent suburban peers across the wide range of external exams from New York State tests to APs and SATs. All our scholars – 100% – have been admitted to 4-year colleges, most of them with the financial aid that makes higher education possible for their families.
After two decades, we have demonstrated that we can reverse, not just close, the achievement gap. Our alumni are proof that exceptional outcomes are possible for all children, and that great schooling can be achieved at scale. As they graduate from college, they are paving the way for those who follow, serving as campus leaders, earning advanced degrees, and launching careers in STEM, finance, and education, among many other fields. We could not be more proud of them and all that they stand for.
We remain steadfast in our belief that every kid deserves a great public school. And we are more ambitious than ever, expanding as quickly as we can to serve more kids and more families. You have been so generous in your support for our schools and our scholars. We hope to count on you once again on April 7 as we show what kids can do given the opportunity to work hard and dream big.
Warmly,
Eva Moskowitz, Founder & CEO
Success Academy Charter Schools
Daniel S. Loeb, Trustee
Success Academy Charter Schools