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Shavar D. Jeffries has been appointed as the next CEO of the KIPP Foundation. Shavar is a civil rights attorney, a preeminent advocate for educational excellence and justice, and his KIPP allegiance is deep and long-standing. He will be a generational leader for KIPP, helping us set compass towards our highest goals—lifting outcomes for students and demonstrating what best-in-class public education can and should be in America.
Earlier this month KIPP's Principal in Residence team presented on how we set out to build an equitable school leadership pipeline at #SXSWedu. Learn more about our commitment to creating a leadership development model founded on both equity and anti-racism. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d2J2WgNE
Congratulations to this year’s Federal Policy Fellowship Cohort! The KIPP Federal Policy Fellowship is a competitive annual program designed to help break down financial and professional barriers and provide #KIPPAlumni with the opportunity to further their career goals in policy and advocacy. Over the course of Summer 2022, KIPPsters will gain insights into the legislative, executive, and advocacy process by engaging in internships meant to provide a first-hand experience on the inner workings of Washington, DC. Comment below if you see an alum you know!
Grab your 🎧 and tune in to episode 2️⃣0️⃣ of the #KIPPOnLearning Podcast! This month, KIPP Co-Founder Dave Levin and Founder & CEO of Happy Teacher Revolution, Danna Thomas discuss the work her org is doing to help increase teacher happiness and avoid burnout.
We are excited to introduce this year’s National KIPP Alumni Network Leadership Accelerator Fellows! 🎉 These 23 remarkable KIPP Public Schools alumni have been selected to participate in a yearlong program of professional development, mentorship, and network-building. These changemakers will be part of a group of 107 alumni leaders who have gone through the program! Now in its fifth year, the KIPP Alumni Leadership Accelerator aims to support #KIPP alumni in reaching top leadership positions at the local, state, and national levels. #KIPPAccelerator #KIPPTogether
Antonio Burt shares his journey from teacher to now leader of KIPP Memphis! Antonio brings a “big risk, big reward” strategy to KIPP Memphis by focusing on retaining great teachers & leaders to help improve student success. Read the full Q&A to learn more!
In the latest episode of the #KIPPOnLearning Podcast, we are joined by Aimée Eubanks Davis, CEO of Braven, an organization dedicated to helping close the education-to-employment gap faced by some of our most promising young leaders. In this clip, you’ll hear Aimée and KIPP Foundation's Dave Levin discuss one of the biggest widespread assumptions made: that a college degree alone is enough of a bridge to land strong first jobs. Learn more about how Braven helps #firstgen college grads launch successful careers by listening to the full discussion at the link below.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! As we celebrate the many contributions that Latinx people from across the globe have made, it's important that we continue growing together and learning about the experiences of our Latinx brothers and sisters. Visit our blog for some helpful Latinx heritage and history resources for educators.
Our new mission and vision establish a clear, shared North Star for KIPP Public Schools. Building on this work, we sought to develop an external narrative that told the story of KIPP today. We called upon hundreds of KIPP students, alumni, families, and educators from coast to coast to better comprehend what KIPP’s new direction meant in their own words. Reflecting the voices of our Team and Family, our new narrative serves as a powerful depiction of the KIPP – and world – we collectively aspire to help create: identity affirming, joyfully challenging, and united in opportunity and purpose.
Research shows that frequent in-school tutoring is one of the best ways to support students’ academic progress. So how can educators use this powerful tool? For Education Week, KIPP's Kevin Newman shares eight key components for designing a high-impact tutoring program at any school.
