Common Core Math: How I Learned to Embrace It
Trevor Baisden – June 1, 2015
A few weeks ago, one of my fifth grade students asked a simple question that challenged me to think differently about my own pedagogy and powerfully illustrated the value of the Common Core’s commitment to a deeper, conceptual understanding of mathematics.
Scholars Track the History of the Subway
Allison Stack – May 27, 2015
Our Project Based Learning unit about the history of the New York City subway system brought us to Grand Central. The scholars had studied how the subway system was conceived in the late 19th century as an extension of the railroads that still travel in and out of Grand Central every day; they had learned about the subsequent technological and structural developments that propelled the subway system forward to meet the needs of a growing city.
Thank You For Turning My Son Into a Better Reader
Alecia Walters-Hinds – May 19, 2015
It is fair to say that I am in love with my son’s teacher, Ms. Muller.
Beyond Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcanoes — Way Beyond!
Mallory Easton – May 19, 2015
Because Success Academy offers science five days a week, our scholars explore science in amazing depth and develop a breadth of foundational science knowledge. We present challenges and encourage them to make discoveries using a curriculum that builds on their natural curiosity and eagerness to understand how the world works.
Bringing A Great Musical (and Grit) to the Stage
Courtney Edwards – May 14, 2015
This Friday and Saturday, 22 scholars from Success Academy High School of the Liberal Arts will perform in the school’s musical production of Schoolhouse Rock Live! It’s a show that follows a nervous new teacher on his first day with students.
What My Daughter’s Teacher Means to Our Family
Seema Baez – May 7, 2015
Ms. Roth is a great teacher with a special gift for children. We are so happy to appreciate her this week.
A Message to Our Teachers
Eva Moskowitz – May 4, 2015
While this week is Teacher Appreciation Week, in my mind, every day is teacher appreciation day.
Standing Up For My Special Needs Scholars
Allysa Axelband – April 23, 2015
At Success Academy, we have high expectations, even for children who require different kinds of support or approaches to learning.
In Defense of Success Academy
Danielle Hauser – April 17, 2015
Success is upfront about their unwavering commitment to excellence and setting a high bar for all involved, but what I found to be most staggering was the profound support offered to teachers to meet the demands of the day.
All The World’s A Stage…And Teachers Are Players, Too
Jaimie Salkovitch – April 16, 2015
When I started at Success Academy, I quickly realized that the traits that make an actor great – preparation, quick thinking, the ability to accept feedback – are the same qualities that make a teacher successful in the classroom.
Mom and Dad: Need Help Getting Kids to Do their Chores? Five Harlem Teens Have an App for That!
Jeffrey Richards – March 27, 2015
Recently, a team of five SA Harlem East scholars who took my entrepreneurship class faced a panel of “potential investors” and presented their product…
Meet the Cast of ‘Charlie Brown’: Our Musical Journey Continues
Jacqui Friedman – March 18, 2015
Twenty-five middle school musical theater scholars from SA Harlem North West and SA Harlem North Central have been busy preparing to perform Charlie Brown, Success Academy’s first-ever middle school musical!
Chess is Not A Boy’s Game
Tanisha Millan – February 26, 2015
Earlier this month, almost 100 chess queens from 20 Success Academy schools made their best move yet!
From Omaha to Albany: An Advocate’s Journey
Katie Linehan – February 25, 2015
On March 4, we have an opportunity to send a message to the entire country that all students deserve better. We have an opportunity to defend what we know is possible and to show others what is possible.
3 Tips to Successfully Coach Teachers in 2015
Andrew Malone – January 29, 2015
Are you a principal looking for a New Year’s resolution that will improve teaching and learning in your school? Make 2015 the year of real-time coaching!
Building Problem-Solving Skills One Block at a Time
Geri Seder – January 8, 2015
I’m not a typical classroom teacher, but what I teach students is no less valuable than the math and science they learn every day…
Shall We Dance? Unexpected Lessons in Ballroom Dancing
Ariel Tharpe – January 5, 2015
When the couples were called to the dance floor, my fourth-graders took their places, locking hands and eyes with their partners, and waited for the music to play…
Memorable Moments from 2014
Success Academy – December 29, 2014
What made this year special for our Success Academy family? Find out here!
When Teaching Goes Viral: “Do You Know This Child?”
Jennifer Todd – December 11, 2014
How could I forget the smile of the scholar who was only six years old when he entered my second-grade classroom last year?
How to Get Students (and Teachers) to Do Quality Math Work
Nick Simmons – December 3, 2014
What does it look like when the quality of a scholar’s mathematics work is truly excellent?
November Monthly Round-Up
Success Academy – November 26, 2014
In case you missed it… we’ve rounded up some Success Academy November highlights!
Why Debate Matters for My Students
Maria Williams – November 19, 2014
In the fight for educational equality, Success Academy is doing something transformative…
Teacher’s Journal: Running the NYC Marathon
Margaret Jones – November 5, 2014
When the invitation to run the marathon with my Success Academy colleagues popped up in my inbox last spring I was skeptical.
Spotlight on Teaching: A Better Way to Coach
Andrew Malone – November 4, 2014
“In-the-moment” coaching is a hallmark of instructional leadership at Success Academy, and I have seen it work wonders for teaching and learning.