What KIPP means?
Power Program
The Knowledge is Power Program, commonly known as KIPP, is a network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory schools in low income communities throughout the United States. KIPP was one of the charter school organizations to help produce the Relay Graduate School of Education for teacher training.
How many KIPP schools are there in Houston?
KIPP Texas-Houston has 34 tuition-free schools educating close to 16,000 students from educationally underserved communities and is part of the KIPP Texas network of more than 59 pre-K-12 schools with 33,000 students across Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
How are KIPP schools different?
KIPP explicitly teaches middle-class habits and norms, assigns lots of homework, and boasts a longer school day, week, and year. Students in KIPP schools may be surrounded by classmates who are, on the whole, more supportive of academic achievement than peers in traditional public schools with similar poverty rates.
Why do I want to work at KIPP?
KIPP teaching fellowships and residencies provide aspiring teachers with the professional development, mentorship, and classroom experience they need before leading a classroom of their own. Ideal candidates come with varying levels of experience, from novice teachers, to career changers, to recent college graduates.
How many KIPP schools are there?
270 KIPP schools
KIPP schools are tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 270 KIPP schools across the country educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.
Does Kipp have summer school?
Free summer programs for all KIPP students, offering academic support and enrichment programming in areas including sports, arts, and STEM. Free breakfast, lunch, and snack are provided to all students.
How is Kipp funded?
KIPP schools are primarily funded through public federal, state, and local dollars, along with supplemental funding through charitable donations from foundations and individuals.