Back-to-school season is in full swing and educators across the country are preparing their classrooms for the year ahead. At KIPP Public Schools, we believe in the spirit of sharing…
My Quest for the American Dream
Maria is a teacher for KIPP San Antonio. Maria urges everyone to stand on the right side of history and fight for DREAMers like herself and her students. She understands the damage rescinding DACA has done and is not afraid to stand up, speak out, and fight.
What Is KIPP Wheatley and How Do We Use It?
Two years ago, we debuted a common literacy curriculum for all KIPP schools, inspired by requests and feedback from English Language Arts teachers throughout the KIPP network. So how does KIPP Wheatley look in action?
KIPPsters Learn Firsthand About “Good Trouble”
KIPP NYC Social Studies Teacher Kevin Jones describes the experience of entering the congressional offices of civil rights icon John Lewis with 40 students who just finished learning about the Civil Rights Movement.
What we know about LGBTQ students in our schools
Blair Mishleau from KIPP DC talks about the real effects that a welcoming (or hostile) environment can have on students who are LGBTQ in our schools.
How Teaching Spanish Goes Beyond the Classroom
Paloma Contreras, a Spanish teacher at KIPP Houston, explains why teaching Spanish is her passion. Her classes not only inspire students and families to learn a language, but also challenge them to grow in their knowledge of the world.
My Time to Mentor: Why I Help Students Find Their Home in College
Lonneshia Webb, a College Persistence Manager at KIPP LA Schools, supports students who are in college and striving to reach graduation day. She know what sorts of challenges these students may encounter — because she’s faced them herself. Learn how she’s making an impact on her community and helping KIPP alumni reach their highest potential.