Success Academy Harlem East
A Thanksgiving Epiphany
It was 2017 — Eni’s first year of teaching at Success Academy. After graduating from Harvard University, she joined Success in July, and from that moment on, it had felt like she was on the world’s craziest roller coaster. There were ups and downs, highs and lows, and it all happened at breakneck speed. Read more
What Does Success in Middle School Look Like? An Eighth Grader Shares
Have you ever accomplished your greatest dream? Or achieved something so incredible you feel like you’ve conquered the world? If you have, it must feel fantastic knowing you worked through your challenges and ended up with a great ending. But getting to that great ending is like walking on a rocky hiking trail: it’s hard,... Read more
After a Visit from 10th Graders, Middle Schoolers Come Away with Top Tips for Success
A group of middle schoolers might not be the obvious choice to turn to for advice on time management, cultivating a strong work ethic, and investing in your passions — but you’d be remiss to skip over our scholars. They might be young, but my 5th – 8th graders are incredibly hard-working, intelligent, and invested... Read more
A Fresh Take on Black History Month Gives Middle Schoolers College Insight
Last week, over 150 students gathered in a Success Academy auditorium to learn about college life from successful African American professionals. Read more
Building a Dance Community, One Step at a Time
Building a strong dance community requires a uniquely concerted effort from both teachers and scholars. Read more
All the World’s a Stage: A Q&A with SA Harlem East 8th Grader Samantha Perez on Debating at the U.S. Capitol
Last month, nine scholars at Success Academy Harlem East traveled to Washington D.C., where they met with members of Congress, toured the U.S. Capitol Building, and put on a debate showcase. Read more
How a Cardboard Box Brought Boston Into My Classroom
But my scholars didn’t have to leave Harlem to take in Boston’s historic sites. For this field study, they used virtual reality viewers — simple devices made of cardboard that work with a smartphone and let users experience an immersive, three-dimensional environment. Read more
Taking on a Chess ‘Super’ Grandmaster
Earlier this month 11-year-old Shadman Khan got a chess chance of a lifetime: to compete against one of the world’s top-ranked chess players. Read more
Mom and Dad: Need Help Getting Kids to Do their Chores? Five Harlem Teens Have an App for That!
Recently, a team of five SA Harlem East scholars who took my entrepreneurship class faced a panel of “potential investors” and presented their product... Read more
Police Violence, Civil Disobedience Inspire Dialogue and Poetry in the Classroom
We want to honor our scholars and their work, as well as the experiences that shape who they are. In that spirit, we share with you some of the poems written by middle school scholars at SA Harlem East. Read more
Stay Connected
"*" indicates required fields