KIPP Schools

Achievement First

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Achievement First is a growing network of non-profit, high-performing K to 12 public charter schools in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. We are committed to helping our students succeed at every grade level and earn a college degree. Our students regularly outperform their peers in neighborhood schools, and top the city and state average test scores. We are able to do what we do because of who we are. We are students and parents, teachers and leaders, operations professionals, community members and friends. In order to make long-lasting and transformative change, we believe in focusing on what we know works: serving all students, growing in our communities, sharing and learning from others and committing to innovation.

KIPP Texas Public Schools

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KIPP Texas Public Schools is an open-enrollment, free public charter school network of 54 schools with more than 31,000 Pre-K – 12 students across the state and an impact of 30 years in Texas. Together with our families and communities, we prepare our students for college, career, and beyond!

Zeta Charter Schools

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At Zeta, we pursue an unprecedented combination of high academic achievement and social-emotional development. We insist that every child receives a world-class education while fostering a love for learning. We are changing the public education landscape for all of New York City’s children, and we are uncompromising in our mission.

Ivymount

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Ivymount operates the following supported nonprofit organizations: Ivymount School, Maddux School, and Ivymount Outreach Programs. Ivymount School is a non-public special education school that integrates academic, social and pragmatic skills programming in classrooms with low student/teacher ratios. The school currently serves over 200 students with Autism Spectrum Disorders and related disabilities. Maddux School is a developmentally-based, early childhood/primary program for pre-school through second grade students. The school’s unique trans-disciplinary model combines creative approaches with traditional early childhood education. Ivymount Outreach Programs share the expertise of the Ivymount and Maddux Schools with the greater community. Highly trained staff provide services to individuals, families and professionals, including recreational, educational, and therapeutic programs, as well as, training and consultation on a variety of topics in the field of special education.

Classical Charter Schools

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Classical Charter Schools is a network of high-performing public charter schools in the South Bronx. We maintain an uncompromising but purposeful structure that liberates teachers and scholars from distraction, transforming the classroom into an environment sharply focused on learning. Despite serving students typically deemed ‘at-risk,’ we consistently outperform over 90% of New York schools and won the National Blue Ribbon Award for Exemplary High Performance in 2014. Founded in 2006, South Bronx Classical I serves Kindergarten to 8th grade.

Big Shoulders Fund

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Big Shoulders Fund is an independent charitable organization that serves schools with demonstrated need, which provide a quality, values-based education for Chicago’s children, thereby contributing to stronger communities. One hundred percent of funds currently raised support four major areas – scholarships and enrichment, operational improvements, academic programs, and leadership development– with the goal of not just strengthening schools, but whole communities, and preparing students for life-long success.