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Coronavirus / COVID-19 Information
While students are out of school, they can still find free meals and safe spaces near them. Click the links below for more information: Free Meals & Community Centers For more information on the Coronavirus, you can visit these websites: CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)...
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Coronavirus Update – 03.12.2020
Dear KIPP Families, This letter describes the steps KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of students and staff continues to be a top priority for KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools. We continue to work closely with...
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February Newsletter – Celebrating Our Black History
We celebrate our Black History each and every day, but this month we honored our history with educational lessons, door decorations, and spirit days. By celebrating Black History our children will constantly feel affirmed, and valued. Click here to learn more.
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Lyra Society builds the confidence of Philadelphia students through harp lessons
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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 Alums Accelerating
We are thrilled to announce that two KIPP Philadelphia graduates, Aizhaneya Carter and Shyann Gales-Poland — have been selected to participate in KIPP’s national Alumni Leadership Accelerator program! It is a year-long fellowship for KIPP alumni leaders in their 20s and 30s. Aizhaneya and Shyann are among...
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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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KIPP Philly educator spent summer teaching in Thailand
In addition to the professional development opportunities that KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools (KPPS) offers teachers and staff, we also encourage all employees to explore professional development opportunities outside of the KIPP network that interest them. We know that excellent educators stay engaged through opportunities to...
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KIPP Philly Alums shinning from Coast to Coast
KIPP Philadelphia makes a commitment to all students “through college and career,” one of the ways we realize this commitment is through providing exposure to careers for our students in high school and for our alumni. This summer, the KIPP Through College and Career Team...
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Pride Month: Shining A Light On KIPP Philly’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group
Kira White has made an impact inside and outside of their school building since they joined the KIPP Philadelphia team. Kira is a social worker at KIPP West Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School and helped create KIPP’s LGBTQIA+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) to further enhance KIPP...
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