by Miami Herald | September 26, 2025
Miami has always been a place where challenges spark reinvention. The same is true in our schools. We already see what’s possible in nationally recognized magnet programs, thriving public charters and district models where students excel.
Now, with nearly 128,000 empty student seats across Miami-Dade, we have the rare chance to expand those successes – to turn vacant classrooms into launchpads for the next generation.
The good news is we don’t need to guess at what works. Miami is home to models that deliver results, and welcoming Success Academy is part of building a true portfolio of schools – one that gives families different kinds of high-quality options to match their needs and preferences.