The KIPP Five
The KIPP Five are principles that determine how adults lead, how teams work, and how students and their families experience KIPP.
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The KIPP Five
The KIPP Five are principles that determine how adults lead, how teams work, and how students and their families experience KIPP.
Alumni
Leslie, Leonardo, and R'mani
KIPP Northern California Public Schools
"There's always been this mindset of -- you're going to go to college no matter what. We're going to prepare you. Don't worry about it."
Educators
Stephanie Beltran-Delinois
KIPP DC Public Schools
"I want to be able to show up for children in the ways that they need teachers and leaders to show up for them."
Educators
Erica Sanchez
KIPP SoCal Public Schools
"What makes KIPP different is the support you get from your coach. The coaching itself is very powerful here."
Alumni
Deanrea Sykes
KIPP Tulsa Public Schools
Deanrea Sykes is a KIPP Tulsa alum and current PhD student in Philosophy at Emory. In this discussion, Deanrea reflects on his KIPP experience, the importance of college, his advice for current KIPPsters, and more.
Families
Charter Family Hill Day
The mental health crisis and gun violence are urgent issues affecting students and families across the country. Parents and guardians of children who attend public charter schools across the nation came together in Washington, DC to advocate for policies that center the needs and aspirations of their kids.
Educators
Jaime Bravo
KIPP NYC Public Schools
"The highlight of my day is when kids get the lesson; and them walking away from my class feeling successful, feeling like they've learned."
Alumni
First Class: KIPP Goldberg Scholars
"The Goldberg Scholars Program has given me freedom. Freedom to pursue my education and my studies without external pressures such as holding multiple jobs. Freedom to pursue internship opportunities...and freedom in being a college student and enjoying my experience over the past few years in the best way possible."
Students
KIPP Chicago Model UN Team
KIPP Chicago
"My favorite part about Model UN is the community that we've built. We're like siblings, and we joke around while also giving each other the feedback that each other needs so we can be our best selves."
Educators
Ashley Lamour
KIPP NYC Public Schools
"Here at KIPP, I really do feel like my voice is valued. I've been able to have one-on-one conversations with my school leaders about my future, and I feel like my voice is heard and someone is investing within me."
Alumni
Generra Rodriguez
KIPP New Jersey Public Schools
"KIPP introduced us to so many different aspects of the world and just people. And it definitely encouraged my curiosity."
Alumni
Jeremy Brooks
KIPP DC Public Schools
"I think sometimes when we say what we want, we don't aim high enough. I'm going to the moon or past the moon."
