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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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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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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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