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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 29, 2011--Tulane University, KIPP New Orleans Schools, and the KIPP Foundation will sign an agreement today to enroll more graduates of KIPP K-12 schools at Tulane and facilitate their successful transition from high school through college. >
BENTONVILLE, ARK. – November 15, 2011 – With the goal of doubling the number of students who attend KIPP public charter schools across the country, the Walton Family Foundation announced today that it is investing $25.5 million in the KIPP Foundation over the next five years. >
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – July 6, 2011 – KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, announces that two Memphis educators have been selected to open new KIPP schools in Memphis in 2012. >
WASHINGTON – June 22, 2011 – Three leading education and asset-building nonprofits—KIPP, UNCF and CFED—have teamed up to launch the Partnership for College Completion (PCC). PCC is the first college completion initiative to combine several key elements into one comprehensive program. >
Today we received a copy of the report “What Makes KIPP Work? A Study of Student Characteristics, Attrition and School Finance,” by Dr. Gary Miron, Jessica L. Urschel, and Nicholas Saxton at Western Michigan University (WMU). In our quick read of the WMU report we observe significant shortcomings in the methodologies used, and must therefore reject the core conclusions made by Miron, et al. about KIPP. >
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – September 14, 2010 – The KIPP Foundation announced today that Philippe Dauman, President and CEO of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B), has joined its national board of directors. >
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - September 9, 2010 - The KIPP Foundation announced today that it has secured $10 million in matching funds for its recent federal Investing in Innovation (i3) grant. KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) is one of four highest-rated applicants for a $50 million Scale-Up grant from the Department of Education's i3 Fund. >
KIPP Endeavor teacher Kristi Meyer received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP Believe College Prep teacher Freddy Kullman, a middle school teacher from New Orleans, received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an award ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony. >
KIPP Sharpstown College Prep teacher Karima Wilson received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the awards ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP DIAMOND Academy teacher Michelle Lyons received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an award ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP Aspire Academy teacher Jay Gowen received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an award ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy charter school student Mario Barajas received a $10,000 Doris Fisher Award at an award ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators, staff, and students from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP Bridge College Prep charter school student Crystal Lauti received a $10,000 Doris Fisher Award at an award ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators, staff, and students from 19 states attended the awards ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP Academy Nashville charter school student Azariah Bridgewater received a $10,000 Doris Fisher Award at an awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators, staff, and students from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP Academy Lynn eighth grader Leandro Diaz received a $10,000 Doris Fisher Award, and KIPP Academy Lynn teacher Andrea DeAngelo received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an award ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
Two teachers from TEAM Charter Schools-a network of KIPP charter schools in Newark, NJ-Esther Winbush and Ranjana Reddy each received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
KIPP DC: AIM academy eighth grader Jennifer Jones received a $10,000 Doris Fisher Award, and KIPP DC: LEAP Academy teacher Hannah Schneider received a $10,000 Excellence in Teaching Award at an awards ceremony in Orlando, FL. Over 1,700 educators from 19 states attended the ceremony to honor excellence in teaching and learning. >
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