By Ali Nagle, 5th Grade Reading Teacher, TEAM Academy For most, February in the northeast is synonymous with heavy coats, slushy snow, bitter winds and hoping the groundhog doesn’t see…
From the Court to the Classroom
By Michael Horne, Miles Family Fellow, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth I am a Boston Celtics fan. Yes, I live in Dallas. But prior to moving to Dallas, I lived in Boston…
Stepping To Make A Difference
By Carlisha Williams, Math Teacher & “Lady K Steppers” Instructor, KIPP Tulsa At KIPP Tulsa, we step in celebration of our past, present, and future. Many marvel at the skill…
How to Teach in Quadrant I
By Ben Speicher, School Leader, KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy When I was a Fisher Fellow spending a year visiting, observing, talking, traveling, and planning in preparation to open a KIPP…
Vote for Education. Vote for KIPP!
In partnership with Causes.com, AT&T has launched The $80K Vote For Education to raise awareness and support for three excellent education nonprofits, including KIPP! AT&T will donate $80,000 across the three…
What Do KIPP Teachers Teach Me?
By Trina, 7th Grade Student, KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy Trina submitted content to the Team & Family Blog this month because she wants her teachers to know just how…
Why I Pursued the Miles Family Fellowship
By Michael Horne, Miles Family Fellow, KIPP Dallas-Fort Worth As the father of a one-year-old child, I am constantly amazed by the sheer excitement and earnestness with which my daughter…