What is restorative justice and how is it creating a paradigm shift in the culture at KIPP Bay Area Schools? In this post, Head of Schools Ric Zappa explains how implementing restorative justice practices has led to fewer students missing class and improved academic performance.
The Journey of Being Both a Father and an Educator
By Danny Swersky, School Leader, KIPP Washington Heights Middle School “Making the decision to have a child — it’s momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go…
A Multigenerational, Transformational Education in Rural North Carolina
By Tammi Sutton, Executive Director, KIPP Gaston Two weeks ago I was able to attend Myles Nicholson’s graduation from Morehouse College with Myles’ mother, grandparents, and sisters (Kayla Jackson –…
How Students Build Character & Reduce Stress through Yoga
By Ric Zappa, School Leader, KIPP Summit Academy Since its origins, KIPP has placed equal emphasis on academics and character development. As educators, we want our students to have grit,…
How Local Districts and KIPP are Learning from Each Other
A conversation between Karen E. Cox, Fulton County Public Schools, and David Jernigan, KIPP Metro Atlanta Karen Cox participated as a fellow in KIPP’s inaugural KIPP Leadership Design Fellowship (KLDF) cohort, which…
Leveraging Data and Lighting Fires
By Dustin Wood, School Leader, KIPP Journey Academy Meet Steve. Steve is a kid I’ll never forget. And you’ve heard it before, you yourself even have tens – if not…
“…Not Yet.” Reflections on the First Day of School
By Danny Swersky, Founding School Leader, KIPP NYC The promises we make to our students and their families are sacred. We promise that we will do whatever it takes for our…