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Success Academy Expands to Miami with $50M Donation

9/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Success Academy Charter Schools, led by Eva Moskowitz, announced a Miami expansion on September 25, 2025, to enroll 8,000-10,000 students and add 3-5 schools by 2027-28.
Expansion is funded by $50 million donation from Ken Griffin to access district facilities at no cost.
Governor Ron DeSantis says school choice helps; critics, including teachers’ unions, say it burdens public schools.

History

Historical Context

The No Child Left Behind Act, enacted in 2001, aimed to enhance educational standards in the U.S. Success Academy, founded by Eva Moskowitz in 2006, has expanded its reach, now targeting Miami with a $50 million donation from Ken Griffin to serve 8,000-10,000 students. This initiative highlights ongoing debates over school choice, particularly in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis supports such expansions.

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Story summary

Success Academy Charter Schools, led by Eva Moskowitz, announced a Miami expansion on September 25, 2025, to enroll 8,000-10,000 students and add 3-5 schools by 2027-28.
Expansion is funded by $50 million donation from Ken Griffin to access district facilities at no cost.
Governor Ron DeSantis says school choice helps; critics, including teachers’ unions, say it burdens public schools.

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