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KEY Academy violinist awarded $1,000 music scholarship

Recently, eight KIPP DC KEY Academy eighth-graders participated and performed in the ‘Violins for Douglass’ competition and workshop sponsored by...

KIPP DC Smilow Campus Dedicated

On Wednesday, September 28th we officially dedicated our KIPP DC Smilow Campus in honor of Mr. Joel E. Smilow. We’re...

A Letter to our Team + Family

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Terence Crutcher, who was senselessly shot and killed...

Heights teacher honored as American Graduate Champion

In April we proudly announced that our very own KIPP DC Heights Academy teacher Blair Mishleau was selected as a...

KIPP DC students demonstrate strong gains on 2016 PARCC

Today, the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent released 2015-16 scores for all D.C. schools’ performance on PARCC,...

KIPP DC Smilow Campus Receives Huge Renovation

On August 8th, our faculty and staff welcomed about 800 eager students to the state-of-the-art newly renovated at KIPP DC Smilow...

KIPP DC teacher honored at KIPP School Summit 2016!

Each year, the KIPP Foundation presents the Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Awards at KIPP School Summit. These prestigious awards...

KIPP DC Participates in 2016 Capital Pride Parade & Festival

KIPP DC is proud to celebrate and support its students, families, alumni, and staff members of all backgrounds, orientations, and...

KIPP DC Parent Organizes “Stop the Violence, Increase the Peace” Rally

Veda Rasheed, a parent from our Benning Campus, was inspired to coordinate a “Stop the Violence, Increase the Peace” rally...

Heights Teacher Named Lead PBS Digital Innovator

Congratulations to KIPP DC Heights Academy teacher Blair Mishleau who was selected as a 2016 Lead PBS Digital Innovator! He...