Women have long been at the forefront of advocating for public charter schools. They have been integral in pushing for education reform, working to create equitable educational opportunities for all students,…
Why I Believe Shavar Jeffries Is The Right Leader For The KIPP Foundation
Leaders in education must truly see our children in all their complexity, promise, and possibility to truly lead. Shavar is one of those people. It’s been an honor to be a partner with him in this work–not only as a mentee over the years but as a colleague on the KIPP Foundation Board, where Shavar served as Vice President. As the second Alumni Board Member in KIPP’s history, I’ve been able to see Shavar help lead our Board firsthand with passion, vision, and purpose.
8 KIPP Moments in 2022 That Will Bring You Joy
There was no shortage of joyful moments across the KIPP network in 2022. As we prepare for a new year of milestones and memories, take a look back at some…
KIPP Alumni Entrepreneurs Share Advice For New Business Owners
If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, it’s always good to get some advice. You’ll be joining the wave of 600,000 new business owners from 2019 to the first…
Why the Visibility of LGBTQIA+ Educators Matters
Years after sitting in my 8th-grade science classroom, I still remember the jokes that my classmates would make whenever our teacher’s background would show on the screen. It was a photo…
Trailblazing Latinx Educators Throughout History
This Latinx Heritage Month, we are celebrating Latinx educators who have made significant impacts in education. These educators are important and paved the way for educators of color and the…
Introducing the Dreamscape Scholarship!
We are thrilled to introduce KIPP’s inaugural class of Dreamscape Scholars! Created in partnership with Dreamscape, a division of Daversa Partners, the Dreamscape Scholarship program is about redefining excellence for…