Mission Possible: How the Secrets of the Success Academies Can Work in Any School [With DVD ROM] - Paperback

Transform Teaching and Learning with Success Academy Methods

Eva Moskowitz, founder and CEO of the Success Charter Network in Harlem, and Arin Lavinia present classroom-tested strategies for improving teaching and learning outcomes. This resource demonstrates how a charter school in Harlem, enrolling neighborhood children selected at random, became one of New York City and State's top-performing schools within three years, achieving results comparable to gifted public schools and elite private institutions.

Evidence-Based Teaching Strategies

The book provides practical methods for creating schools that work for all students, regardless of background. The Success Academies model focuses on constant learning and performance improvement for both students and educators. DVD clips accessible through a special link demonstrate these techniques in action, offering visual examples of successful implementation.

THINK Literacy Curriculum

The Success Academies' THINK Literacy curriculum produces measurable improvements in student reading and writing skills. Developed by Arin Lavinia, this balanced literacy approach applies common sense principles to language instruction, providing teachers with structured methods for developing student literacy across grade levels.

Featured in Educational Documentaries

The Success Academies have been prominently featured in two widely distributed documentaries: Waiting for Superman and The Lottery, bringing national attention to their effective teaching methods and school management practices.

For Educators, Leaders, and Policymakers

This resource serves multiple audiences: school leaders seeking improvement strategies, teachers looking for effective instructional methods, parents advocating for better education, and policymakers working to close the academic achievement gap. The strategies presented are applicable beyond charter schools, offering insights for any educational institution committed to student success.

About the Authors

Eva Moskowitz is the Founder and CEO of the Success Academy Charter Schools. A former New York City Council member, she has earned a national reputation as a fighter for improving public schools' rigor and resources, investing heavily in the arts, sports, and science instruction. Her first school, the Success Academy Harlem 1, quickly emerged as one of the top performing schools in New York State and was featured in The Lottery and Waiting for Superman.

Arin Lavinia designed and developed THINK Literacy, a common sense approach to balanced literacy.