Why You Need Experts AND Advocates.

Like all school leaders, I was permanently time-pressured. As the person responsible for real estate at my organization, but without the background in it, I often believed what I was told….

Three Principles for Getting Things Done from our VP of Partner Success

Over the past 15+ years as a school operator and leader, I've learned three principles for getting things done, even when there's red tape.

Solving Real Estate Blind Spots (and Breathing Easier)

Our extraordinary team at PS wrx is solving one of the most common and expensive problems I faced during my career as a Chief Operating Officer (COO) of a small charter school network... Real estate blind spots.

How One Student Disrupted Our Approach to Charter School Development

"That's not for us." This was one student’s response to a question posed by Mike Mann, a twenty-year veteran school principal at North Star Academy in Newark…

Impossible Decisions Facing Education Leaders

Every school leader faces impossible decisions. Unfortunately, when maintenance is—understandably—deprioritized, schools unknowingly embark on a path that eventually leads to disruptive facility problems.

(And Boisterous Children)

A well-designed school building is quiet. Not literally silent - schools buzz with the energy of students. But the building itself fades into the background, supporting rather than disrupting children's learning and play.

Welcome to PS wrx's Blog!

We're building something entirely new: a charter school real estate development and investment company where all profits go to students.