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The Transformation of a Board by Samantha Wilson-Jones
I am the Board President at KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools. I am the first Black Board President since KIPP Philadelphia’s founding seventeen years ago, and one of only 11 Black Board Presidents across the national KIPP network. I believe that you cannot impact your circumstance...
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Jessica Cunningham Akoto named a top Minority Business Leader by the Philadelphia Business Journal
Jessica Cunningham Akoto has risen through leadership positions at KIPP public charter schools 16 years after working as a teacher in KIPP’s KEY Academy in Washington, D.C. As CEO of KIPP Philadelphia, she leads three elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school with...
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Meet Kindergarten Teacher, Ms. Canty
When you walk into the Grand Canyon Kindergarten classroom at KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy, you can see learning happening every day. “We educate. It’s just about providing a safe environment, it’s about looking at a child’s needs, meeting the needs, and helping them supersede those...
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KIPP Philly Teacher Wins Excellence in Teaching Award
At KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS), our teachers are transforming public education in the city of Philadelphia and proving that zip code does not determine destiny. We take pride in supporting, growing, and honoring our teachers and staff. Over the summer, one of our teachers,...
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Student-Centered Teaching at KIPP Philly’s Founding School
Amanda McBride is a 7th Grade English Teacher, Grade Level Chair, and English Content Lead at KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy or KPPA, KIPP’s founding school in Philadelphia. She previously taught in Mississippi with Teach for America. This is her 5th year at KPPA, and she’s...
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#BetterMakeRoom for KIPP Philly’s Class of 2018!
On Tuesday, May 8, 2018 KIPP Philadelphia hosted its 8th annual College Pennant Ceremony. Each year, friends, family, teachers, staff, and supporters gather to celebrate KIPP Philadelphia high school seniors as they officially declare their college or post-secondary career decision. This year, 115 seniors proudly...
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