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KIPP schools have attracted national attention due to the success of our innovative and effective educational practices with students from under-resourced communities. Locally, the Washington Post regularly publishes articles about KIPP schools in and around the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

"Push for more US school time"
The Straits Times (Singapore)
October 5, 2009

D.C.'s Progress Report
The Washington Post
October 15, 2009

Why Michelle Rhee Has to Play Tough
The Washington Post
October 14, 2009

KIPP DC Benning Road Campus Yields AIA Excellence in Design Award
Click link for full list of 2009 Winners
October 13, 2009

Venture Philanthropy Partners Supports Business Planning Effort for KIPP DC
Press Release
October 9, 2009

VIDEO "What Works"
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams
October 5, 2009


At Some Schools, Tastier Trays Come at a Price

The Washington Post
September 30, 2009


More school: President would curtail summer vacation

The Pantagraph
September 27, 2009

VIDEO "About Our Children"
MSNBC
September 20, 2009


Principal Philonda Johnson ‘05 to Give Keynote at Academic Convocation

Trinity Washington
September 18, 2009


The Best School Operators in the Country

The Huffington Post
September 18, 2009


Request for Review Of D.C. Tests Languished: Official Asked That Schools Look Into Possible

Cheating
The Washington Post
September 7, 2009

26-School D.C. Cheating Probe 'Inconclusive
The Washington Post
September 4, 2009

Press Release KIPP DC Sets a High Standard in the District: WILL and AIM Academies' Strong Performance on DC-CAS Matches the Success of Network's Flagship School
August 27, 2009


Newsmakers: Richard Barth, Chief Executive Officer, KIPP Foundation

August 21, 2009
Philanthropy News Digest


Duncan's Call for School Turnarounds Sparks Debate

Education Week
August 11, 2009


Summer School for Everyone?

TIME
July 27, 2009


Southeast Equestrian Team An Unlikely Outlet for Kids

The Washington Post
July 26, 2009


Lessons for Failing Schools

New York Times
July 5, 2009


Hall of Fame: Knowledge is Power Program

Charter Schools Examiner (online)
June 24, 2009


U.S. Charter Schools Movement Gains Traction

National Public Radio
June 16, 2009

What "Yes We Can" Should Mean for our Schools
The Washington Post
January 9, 2008  

How to turn Obama's success into gains for black boys
USA Today
January 6, 2009 

2008's Washingtonians of the Year: Susan Schaeffler
Washingtonian Magazine
January 1, 2009  

Charter Schools Make Gains on Tests
The Washington Post
December 15, 2008 

Inside the Hallways of KIPP
The Washington Post
December 14, 2008 

KIPP DC Teachers Mekia Love and Lisa Suben Each Receive $10,000 Surprise Awards
August 7, 2008 

AAAS Trains Leaders in Local Science Education
June 27, 2008

Washington, DC, students have breakfast with a legend
April 3, 2008

Track to Success
The Columbus Dispatch
March 3, 2008

Outside Help for Schools Possible; D.C. Contacts Private Groups To Aid Ailing Sites
The Washington Post
February 28, 2008

Seeking a 'Gold Standard' in D.C. Charter Education
The Washington Post
November 19, 2007

KIPP DC: KEY Academy Teacher Mekia Love Named a 2007 American Star of Teaching 
November 15, 2007

KIPP DC: KEY Academy Named a Blue Ribbon School
October 2, 2007

Inside the KIPP School Summit
The Washington Post
August 7, 2007

Guest Column by Bill Gates: Getting Our Children Ready for School, College and Work
The Seattle Times
November 15, 2006

Schools the City Can Build On; As another year gets underway, system looks to use 3 campuses as models for improvement
The Washington Post
August 29, 2006

Board Approves Alliance Of Public, Charter School
The Washington Post
June 15, 2006

KIPP DC FOUNDER TO APPEAR ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION T.V. BROADCAST IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
May 15, 2006

KIPP DC on The Oprah Winfrey Show
April 7, 2006

A Miracle in the Making?; KIPP turns its efforts toward elementary schools
The Washington Post
April 2, 2006

Effective Use of Extended School Time 
March 8, 2006

International Press Event Sponsored by KEY Academy 
March 8, 2006

Susan Schaeffler is Aspen Institute Scholar
March 8, 2006

KEY Academy Featured in Book Mayhem in the Middle 
March 8, 2006

Outstanding Student Performance .
February 21, 2006

High Scores Fail to Clear Obstacles to KIPP Growth 

Charter Schools Expand in Several New Directions 
August 25, 2005

No Shortcuts 
November 10, 2003

Braving Disney 
November 9, 2003