– a story that inspires, ignites curiosity and provokes thought
A successful piece of news can have many dimensions beyond the numbers. It can be a tale of grit and determination, an exploration of a new idea or even a celebration of the achievements of a particular person or group. These are stories that have made a mark on our society, and they deserve our attention.
It’s no secret that most people are interested in reading about success stories. Whether it is a news story about a celebrity who fought the odds and succeeded, or an inspiring account of someone’s life journey, these stories are not only captivating but they also make us feel connected with one another. These stories often get shared on social media and generate a lot of buzz around them.
Similarly, when it comes to business news, dime-a-dozen explanations about what makes companies succeed have gained some traction in both academic and popular presses. However, the narratives that gain traction tend to be fraught with bias. For example, disproportionate attention is paid to the success of wildly-successful “unicorn” companies while the far larger number of unsuccessful businesses with similar traits goes unnoticed.
Success Academy to Explore Expansion in Florida
The country’s largest charter operator is considering opening schools outside New York City, a major departure from the network’s history of operating exclusively within NYC. The decision surprised some of the network’s closest observers, including Robert Pondiscio, who embedded in a Success school for a year and wrote a book on the organization’s model.
Success has been a success for many students in New York, but it will be interesting to see how the school can translate its methods in more challenging contexts. Despite the fact that the network has never before explored expansion outside of its home base, it does have some advantages in Florida, including state support for new schools and a willingness to allow Success to use the money it earns from tuition to cover operating costs. These factors could make it easier for the school to overcome the challenges that have plagued other charters in recent years. For example, many of the schools in NYC have struggled to keep up with enrollment losses that stemmed from the pandemic, but Success has found a way to overcome that hurdle.