Eva Moskowitz
Eva Sarah Moskowitz (born March 4, 1964) is an American historian, politician, and education reform leader who is the founder and CEO of the Success Academy Charter Schools. A member of the Democratic Party, Moskowitz served on the New York City Council, representing the 4th district on the Upper East Side, from 1999 to 2005. Moskowitz interviewed to be Donald Trump's Secretary of Education, but decided not to pursue the position.
Eva Moskowitz | |
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| Member of the New York City Council from the 4th district | |
| In office January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Eristoff |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Garodnick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1964 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Eric Grannis |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Pennsylvania (BA) Johns Hopkins University (MA, PhD) |
| Known for | Founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools |
Moskowitz has advocated for the promotion of charter schools as a key component of education reform in the United States. She claims that they are instrumental in closing the educational disparity between disadvantaged and elite students. As one of the most prominent leaders for education reform, Moskowitz has clashed with the City of New York and its former mayor Bill de Blasio.