Listen to this discussion by Eva Moskowitz, the CEO, and leader of Success Academy Charter Schools. I knew of the NY charter network and their high results but after listening to Moskowitz' journey to believe that school choice was the solution to failing schools I have a deeper appreciation for her work. Eva started out as a NY City Councilperson and made it her mission to improve outcomes in public schools. After run-ins with the teacher's unions, she embarked on building out the Success Academy network. A dozen years later, her system has 40+ schools with thousands of kids receiving a top-notch education. Give the lecture a listen;