Masters of Scale Rapid Response: What you can learn from how schools are pivoting, w/ Success Academy's Eva Moskowitz
Sep 8, 2020
Eva Moskowitz, Founder and CEO of Success Academy, leads a charter school network serving 20,000 students in NYC and is known for her innovative educational strategies. In this conversation, she discusses the swift pivot to remote learning amid the pandemic. Moskowitz shares insights on decision-making in uncertainty and the importance of communication with parents. She highlights how remote work can be embraced, while also addressing anti-racism initiatives and the educational disparities exacerbated by COVID-19, emphasizing resilience in both education and business.
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Rapid Pivot to Remote Learning
- Eva Moskowitz pivoted Success Academy to remote learning quickly after observing the pandemic in Wuhan.
- Initial remote learning felt like a startup, with trial and error leading to improvements.
Transparency and Trust
- Be transparent with parents and educators about decisions, including the reasoning behind them.
- This builds trust and reduces stress during uncertain times.
Schools, Not Parents, Should Educate
- Schools should take on the responsibility of educating children, even in remote settings.
- Parents should not be expected to become teachers, especially working parents.