KIPP Foundation

Join us on July 29th from 6:30-8:00pm as #KSS2024 starts with an exciting opening ceremony showcasing incredible performances by KIPP students and alumni. Check out this #KSSRewind clip of KIPP Destiny's Starlight Singers from KSS 2019 for a preview of the amazing talent you can expect!

After last year's affirmative action ruling, The Hechinger Report asked newly accepted students from across the country to share their college application essays with them. One of the stories selected was Kendall Martin from KIPP Texas Public Schools. Students throughout the country grappled with how to present themselves to an education system stacked against them. However, Kendall stood steadfast in making sure her racial identity was captured in her college admissions essay. Now headed to Rice University in Houston – her first choice from a half-dozen options – she included a photo of her braids as part of her application. Her identity and the strength she harbors to overcome the adversity that comes with being a Black woman in America, is not to be ignored. Read more about her story and other students across the country here! https://hubs.ly/Q02GzXwK0

Only 2 weeks left until we gather to honor our dedication: Every Student. Every School. Every Day. 🎉 Prepare to bring your enthusiasm and passion to a motivating and revitalizing three-day conference packed with learning, reconnecting, and celebrating the essentials of running joyful, academically excellent, and identity-affirming education for all KIPPsters! #KSS2024

It’s a critical election year & education is a major concern for Black & Latino swing state voters. Elected leaders must embrace providing families with more public school options. It’s not just good politics, it’s good policy! Data shows charter schools give families more access to quality public school options, paving the way for economic mobility! https://hubs.ly/Q02Gr5dJ0

Just 1️⃣5️⃣ days until #KSS2024 kicks off! That’s 15 days until we dive into a conference packed with insights on running high-performing schools. Get ready to learn, share, and connect! Do you know how many states KIPP Public Schools currently operate in? Let us know in the comments!

Happy #FlashbackFriday! Are you excited for another #KSSRewind clip? Check out this amazing dance performance by the KIPP Krewe from Kipp Houston High School at the 2019 KIPP School Summit. Get ready to be inspired by the talented KIPP students who will be showcasing their skills in just 17 days at #KSS2024! KIPP Texas Public Schools

Can you believe we're officially less than three weeks away from #KSS2024! 🎉 The countdown is on, and we are beyond excited to see all of you at this year's event. Get ready for an unforgettable experience packed with inspiring sessions, engaging workshops, and plenty of opportunities to connect with big KIPPsters from all corners of the country. Don't miss out on this chance to learn, grow, and make lasting memories with fellow change-makers. See you soon! #KSS2024 🌟

When success runs in the family! 🎉 Let's celebrate the amazing achievements of these outstanding KIPP SoCal Public Schools KIPPsters. Ashley recently earned her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Educational Studies from Harvard University. She will be continuing her education at Harvard this fall, pursuing a Master's degree in Education Policy. Anthony graduated from Orthopaedic Hospital Medical Magnet High School and is now headed to University of California, Berkeley to study architecture. Alysson graduated from KIPP Scholar Academy and is currently a student at Phillips Academy, following in her sister Ashley's footsteps. Searching for a place to nurture your child's aspirations? Check out https://hubs.ly/Q02GbZ850 to discover a KIPP School near you!

#KSS2024 is just around the corner and we have another KIPP Trivia question for you! What is the name of the pioneering educator who inspired KIPP? Hint: This educator’s teaching abilities and mentorship shaped KIPP’s founders and carry through KIPP's mission today. They even inspired an annual award that's given out to outstanding KIPP teachers from across the country for igniting a passion for learning in their students. Let us know your answer in the comments!

Excited to reunite at #KSS2024 in just 20 days! We're flashing back to 2019 with a clip of KIPP New Orleans Schools, Donnell K. Bailey, taking the center stage! Donnell highlights the amazing achievements of KIPP Alumni, like A'Dorian Murray-Thomas from KIPP New Jersey Public Schools, who'd just recently became the youngest woman elected to the Newark School Board. He also recognized our very own Chalianna L. for leading a phenomenal KSS that year. Can't wait to come together, learn, and honor all KIPP students and alumni as we prepare for the upcoming school year. What are you most excited for at #KSS2024? Let us know in the comments!