Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication at KIPP DC Recently, we had the incredible privilege of honoring KIPP DC staff members…
At KIPP DC College Preparatory, students raise their voices as advocates for change within their community. Recently, they embarked on…
Miles Edwards | 6th Grade Teacher | KIPP DC Honor Academy We are thrilled to feature Mr. Miles Edwards as…
Meet Mrs. Jenelle Stubbs-Byrd | Legacy College Preparatory KIPP DC takes great pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of our…
Fashioning a Kinder World KIPP DC Spring Academy took a bold approach to Anti-Bullying Awareness Month, organizing an impactful anti-bullying…
Art, Advocacy, and Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders with Christon Griffith During National Arts and Humanities Month, we celebrate all the artists…
Meet Ms. Sonya Duke | KIPP DC College Preparatory KIPP DC takes great pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of…
We recently gathered at our Benning campus to prioritize the health and well-being of our community with a day dedicated…
Chavonna Brooks | Homeroom Teacher | KIPP DC KEY Academy We are delighted to showcase Ms. Chavonna Brooks as KIPP…
Amber Boothe | Principal | KIPP DC Connect Academy We are excited to shine a spotlight on Amber Boothe, the…
As the weather cools down and the vibrant hues of autumn take over, KIPP DC Public Schools embraced the season…
Tiffany Bryan | Music Teacher | KIPP DC Promise Academy We want to recognize Ms. Tiffany Bryan as KIPP DC’s…
Over the summer, ten KIPP DC College Prep students, under the guidance of KIPP Forward’s college and career counselor Mr. Patrick Wu,…
Ahead of the first day of classes on Monday, August 14, KIPP DC is working closely with the Office of…
Stacey McAllister | School Compliance Manager | KIPP DC HDQ KIPP DC takes immense pride in acknowledging the invaluable contributions…
This summer, KIPP DC welcomed a group of talented interns who joined the organization from June to August. These individuals…
Anthony Guyton | Senior Manager of Post-Secondary Support and College Partnerships | KIPP Forward KIPP DC takes immense pride in…
Erica Newsom | Director of School Operations | KIPP DC HDQ KIPP DC takes great pride in acknowledging and celebrating…
Childhood immunizations are critically important to protect your children from infectious diseases and ensure our school communities are safe and…
We are excited to highlight the 2023-24 Principal-in-Residence cohort! Each of these tremendous leaders has spent many years teaching and…
As we near the end of the school year, we’re excited to recognize the accomplishments of our junior class at…
As the school year draws to a close, it’s an exciting time to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable achievements of…
As we approach the end of the school year, it is a time of celebration and recognition for the newest…
Ketica Guter | Principal | KIPP DC Valor Academy We are excited to spotlight Ketica Guter, the principal of KIPP…
Every spring semester, our community engagement team hosts a Young Men’s Empowerment Summit for KIPP DC male-identifying students in 7th–12th…
Meet Mr. Davis & Ms. Jones | KIPP DC Douglass Campus KIPP DC takes immense pride in honoring and celebrating…
Meet Mr. Christopher Richardson | 5th Grade Teacher | KIPP DC Honor Academy We want to recognize Mr. Christopher Richardson…
Erin Huseby | Director | KIPP DC Virtual Learning Program We are excited to shine a spotlight on Erin Huseby,…
Meet Mr & Mrs. Jefferson | KIPP DC Benning Campus KIPP DC takes pride in celebrating the invaluable contributions of…
Meet Ms. Lauren Brinkley | 7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher | KIPP DC KEY Academy We want to recognize…
Donyale Butler | Principal | KIPP DC Inspire Academy Donyale Butler is the founding principal of our newest elementary school,…
Meet Ms. Lovlonda Pinkston | KIPP DC Shaw Campus KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families…
Meet Ms. Dionne Cooley | Computer Science Teacher | KIPP DC Promise Academy We want to recognize Ms. Dionne Cooley…
We’re excited to share important dates and changes for the 2023-24 school year! PreK3-8th Grade Student Calendar High School Student…
The Annual GEMS Summit Every spring semester, our community engagement team hosts a GEMS summit for KIPP DC women-identifying students…
Cynthia David I Principal I Honor Academy Cynthia David is the principal of our newest middle school, KIPP DC Honor…
Meet Mrs. Crystal Harper | KIPP DC Benning Campus KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in…
Meet Ms. Fatima Taha | Special Education Teacher | KIPP DC Legacy College Prep We want to recognize Ms. Fatima Taha…
Meet Ms. Patrice Billups | School Leader | KIPP DC Legacy College Preparatory Patrice Billups is the principal of…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in the community. This month, we’re spotlighting Ms. Leslie…
The Annual Peace March Every third Monday of January, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who…
Yasmeen Warner | Manager of Culture & Operations | KIPP DC Headquarters We want to recognize Yasmeen Warner as KIPP…
Last month, students from KIPP DC College Preparatory’s environmental science class joined representatives from the DC government and the business…
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer for our students! High School Schedules for boys…
Meet Mrs. Stephanie Beltrán Delinois | School Leader | Quest Academy Stephanie Beltrán-Delinois is the newest principal of Quest Academy…
Meet Ms. Nicole Hayes | Physical Education Teacher | KIPP DC Northeast Academy We want to recognize Ms. Nicole Hayes…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in the community. This month, we’re spotlighting Mrs. Shaniola…
We remain committed to amplifying the voices of our students and families. On Saturday, December 3, our community engagement team…
Meet Ms. Tinika Edwards | Kindergarten Special Education Teacher | KIPP DC Grow Academy We want to recognize Ms. Tinika…
New School Leader Appreciation We want to recognize our new school leaders Jessie Pertuz – Lead Academy; Sheila Lewis – Discover…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in the community. This month, we’re spotlighting Ms. Markeisha George,…
Ashley Carter | Director of Capital Teaching Residency | KIPP DC Headquarters We want to recognize Ashley Carter as KIPP…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parent Spotlight….
Meet Mr. Michael Connolly | Physical Education Teacher | KIPP DC Inspire Academy We are excited to announce that Mr….
The Fall season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer for our students! High School Schedules for…
The fall season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer for our students! Middle School Schedules for…
We have been carefully monitoring the news regarding monkeypox. First and foremost, KIPP DC is committed to maintaining a safe…
Over the past few month’s we’ve undertaken an extensive engagement and selection process to find a truly exceptional leader to…
We’re excited to share important dates and changes for the 2022-23 school year! Full 2022-23 PreK3 – 8th Grade Calendar…
KIPP DC Families, We’re excited to welcome you and your children back for another school year in August! As a…
Meet Kristin Jackson| Director of Development | KIPP DC Headquarters We want to recognize Kristin Jackson as KIPP DC’s July…
Update Sent to the KIPP DC Community on July 11, 2022: I’m writing today to share a disappointing update about…
Meet Mr. Maurice Williams | Early Childhood Resident | LEAP Academy We would like to recognize Mr. Maurice Williams as…
May marks the start of Asian American & Pacific Islander(AAPI) Heritage Month. In 1992, Congress passed a law to formally…
Meet Ms. LaTeasha Squirrell | Mental Health Practitioner | Lead Academy Ms. LaTeasha Squirrell is the mental health practitioner at…
The KIPP Forward team gave out 30 travel grants to seniors from KIPP DC College Preparatory and KIPP DC Legacy…
Faith Jones – KIPP DC College Prep ’22 Say hello to this current KIPP DC College Preparatory senior and master…
KIPP DC Families, We wanted to share our new plans for COVID testing and masking moving forward. As always, we…
The OSSE Scholars Summer Enrichment Program provides high-achieving students the opportunity to attend top tier universities and take exciting and…
Meet Ms. Tera McGee | Capital Teaching Resident | Grow Academy Ms. Tera McGee is a current resident in KIPP…
Shandeliha Walker Shandeliha Walker is a second semester grad student for mental health counseling. She graduated with a humans relations…
Alicia Pinkett – KIPP DC KEY Academy Born and raised in Washington, DC , Alicia Pinkett began loving art from…
Samiyah Green- KIPP DC College Prep ’22 Say hello to this phenomenal KIPP DC College Preparatory student, Samiyah Green!…
Meet Ms. Lina Perez | Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher | AIM Academy Ms. Lina Perez is the seventh…
KIPP DC Families, In recent weeks, DC Health has made adjustments to their COVID quarantine protocols. As with each new…
KIPP Alumni Accelerator Fellowship Now in its fifth year, the KIPP Alumni Leadership Accelerator aims to support KIPP alumni in…
Meet Mr. Mabayoje Solarin | Fifth & Sixth Grade Math Teacher | KEY Academy Mr. Mabayoje Solarin is the fifth…
Earlier this week we shared with the KIPP DC community that, after 16 years, Allison Fansler will be transitioning out…
All KIPP DC staff and students are required to submit proof of their COVID rapid test results to return to…
KIPP DC Families, The weather has thrown our Winter Break return plans a curveball! Given the extension of the snow…
PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE FOR OUR MOST UP TO DATE PLANS KIPP DC Families, We hope you’ve had a wonderful…
Meet Ms. Andraya Mays | Eighth Grade English Teacher | Valor Academy Ms. Andraya Mays is an eighth-grade English teacher…
Meet Ms. Darees Shields | Ninth Grade Algebra 1 Teacher | KIPP DC College Preparatory Ms. Darees Shields is a…
OneSight Vision Clinic at KIPP DC’s Douglass Campus In collaboration with OneSight, we are providing free vision services for KIPP…
Our KIPP Forward and College & Career Counseling teams ensure that all KIPP DC alumni have the tools, support, and…
Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples, and Indigenous populations across the United States. Centering on themes of…
Meet Ms. Manuela Ellison | Assistant Teacher | KIPP DC Connect Academy Manuela Ellison is an assistant teacher at KIPP…
Meet Mrs. Rayshawn Graham | Lead Teacher | KIPP DC KEY Academy Mrs. Rayshawn Graham is a fifth-grade lead teacher…
We are excited to reopen our schools in August and welcome KIPPsters back to in-person learning! We have truly missed…
Dear KIPP DC Families, We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer! With the first day of school a little…
As our city and country continue to take steps toward bringing an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of…
KIPP DC Families, We are excited to welcome your children back to our school buildings in August. As a reminder,…
KIPP DC Families, As we wrap up the school year, we wanted to share important updates about what to expect…
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Our KIPP DC AAPI teammates play an essential role in…
Meet Ms. Deja Acree | Second Grade Lead Teacher | KIPP DC Promise Academy Ms. Deja Acree is a…
Washington, D.C. – May 3, 2021 – Today the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Foundation and the Sheryl Sandberg and…
KIPP DC Families, Almost a year ago today, we watched as another visceral example of America’s history of systemic injustice…
Meet Ms. Amber Eby / Special Education English Teacher / KIPP DC Somerset Preparatory Our April Teacher Spotlight is…
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
Great leaders are an essential part of building loving, identify-affirming, and high-achieving schools! We are excited to highlight the 2021-22…
Meet Ms. ShaTira Waller / STEM Teacher / KIPP DC AIM Academy Ms. ShaTira Waller is a fifth grade STEM…
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
February is Black History Month. Black History Month is an opportunity to commemorate the African diaspora, going beyond stories of…
Meet Ms. Sheilia Russell / Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Arts & Technology Academy Ms. Sheilia Russell is a Kindergarten…
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
Happy Holidays! Last month was filled with exciting news across our KIPP DC family, including our partnership with ProjectGiveBack to…
Meet Mr. Adam Corbin | 11th Grade AP English Teacher | KIPP DC College Preparatory Mr. Adam Corbin is…
We’re thrilled to share that KIPP DC’s board of directors has elected Anthony Lewis to serve as the next chair….
Planning to celebrate Halloween with your family this year? Before you grab a candy bag, be sure to check out…
Happy Fall! September and October, much like the former half of the year, has been a learning experience for the…
Meet Mr. Christopher Richardson | Fourth-Grade Lead Teacher | KIPP DC Honor Academy Mr. Christopher Richardson is a fourth-grade…
KIPP DC Lead Academy, a public charter school in the Shaw neighborhood of Ward 6, has been named a 2020…
KIPP DC is committed to supporting students’ connectivity to promote remote learning success. Below is a list of helpful tips…
This summer we have been busier than ever planning for a school year that will be unlike any other. As…
KIPP DC Schools will be closed on Friday, August 28 in honor of the Commitment March and the 57th anniversary…
Learning from home happens in many different ways – Zoom, play, cooking, time outside, and more! Here are some tips…
KIPP DC Families, We want to thank all of our parents. We know that this time period has brought even…
Dear KIPP DC Families, We hope the start of summer finds your family healthy and safe. While we are still…
The recent events in our community and country can be difficult to process and understand — especially for children. Our…
KIPP DC Team & Family, I am frustrated. I am angry. And I demand that things change in this country…
Meet Ms. Brianna Cutler | Capital Teaching Resident | KIPP DC Grow Academy The Capital Teaching Residency at KIPP DC is…
Happy May! It’s been a different month, but we were proud to celebrate both Teacher Appreciation Week and Parent Appreciation…
As students across the country wind down the final weeks of school, albeit in a vastly different situation than probably…
Meet Ms. Stephanie Mejia | 6th Grade Lead English Teacher | KIPP DC Valor Academy Ms. Stephanie Mejia is a…
As the current public health emergency swept across the United States, Courtney was in her sophomore year of college at…
Throughout her college journey, the support of KIPP Through College & Career has been a constant as Brandy concludes her…
Families, I am grateful for all of your support as we’ve transitioned to remote learning over the past month. You…
Sebastian is a freshman at North Carolina A&T and a graduate of KIPP DC College Preparatory. Before the current public…
Spring Break may look a bit different this year for KIPPsters across the District, but follow along on our Instagram…
As we navigate the current public health emergency, the well-being of our students and families remains our top priority. We recognize…
Hot Topics: Although we are in unprecedented times, the resilient spirit of the KIPP DC community continues to push forward….
Meet Ms. Joneisha Moore | 9th Grade Lead Teacher | KIPP DC College Preparatory Ms. Joneisha Moore is a ninth-grade…
KIPP DC Families, This morning, Mayor Bowser announced the closure of schools in the District of Columbia to slow the…
Hot Topics: The prominent historian Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, which later became Black History Month to celebrate…
As cornerstones of communities, school systems play an influential role in catalyzing a more just and equitable society. To that…
Ms. Chentese Stewart is a fourth-grade lead teacher at KIPP DC Lead Academy and February’s Teacher Spotlight! Ms. Stewart is an…
Welcome to the KIPP DC Monthly Sports Report! Your place for the latest news and highlights from across KIPP DC…
This month we celebrate history and the future! We are incredibly excited about what we have planned for February, our…
Despite students of color comprising more than half of classroom populations in the United States, black males make up only…
It’s January of the class of 2020’s senior year. Our seniors have been hard at work to ensure a strong…
Meet Mr. Edward Kirkland | Lead Math Teacher | KIPP DC Somerset Preparatory Academy Mr. Edward Kirkland is a…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parents of…
As we bring this year and decade to a close, it is with much gratitude we look back on a…
As we kick-off the new year, we wanted to share directly from our Residents about why they chose to join…
The holidays are a time of family, food, gifts a celebration. While it’s a time of year most of us…
“There Are No Mistakes in Art,” is a message that sprawls across the whiteboard in Ms. Shaquanda Day’s art classroom…
Meet Ms. Astrid Martinez | 6th Grade Science Teacher | KIPP DC Northeast Academy Ms. Astrid Martinez is a sixth…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parents of…
Apply to join the KIPP DC team as a vice principal for the 2020-21 school year! Help lead a group…
As we begin to wind down the year, this November there was a heavy emphasis on advocacy and inclusion as…
Meet Ms. Jade’ Forde / Social Worker / KIPP DC College Preparatory As students at KIPP DC develop the knowledge,…
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on KIPP DC! Schedules for boys and girls…
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on KIPP DC! Schedules for boys and girls…
While LEGOs are a ubiquitous childhood toy, for KIPPsters at KIPP DC middle schools, they are tools used to help…
Advocacy and engagement are the bedrock of the Community Engagement Team. Through our work, we seek to ensure that the…
Last week, KIPP DC Spring Academy held its annual Spring Literacy Night event for students and families. Families in attendance walked…
Sole Sessions is a program piloted last year by Mr. Romero Ross through the School & Classroom Investment Grant at…
Meet Ms. Bridget Dean / 6th & 8th Grade English Language Arts Lead Teacher / KIPP DC AIM Academy Ms….
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parents of…
For Shantel Sappleton, KIPP DC LEAP Academy’s principal, the journey to becoming a school leader began in her mother’s home…
Happy Fall! September was an exciting month for our team. It was full of highlights in academics and around the…
KIPP DC Heights Academy, a public charter school in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8, has been named a 2019…
More than 200 students and families from KIPP DC College Preparatory, Somerset College Preparatory, and schools across the District attended…
Kenya Wilson is in her first year as a school leader at KIPP DC WILL Academy, but brings a wealth…
Coming from a family of educators Caroline Frye, principal of KIPP DC Lead Academy, always envisioned herself inside the classroom. “I…
Before she became KIPP DC Grow Academy’s school leader for the 2019-20 school year, Ashley Peel was a Resident in…
We are excited to dedicate this Back to School edition of KIPP in the Community to Ward 8! As someone…
Earlier this summer, KIPP DC piloted the Career Fellows Program to increase exposure to career-related opportunities for students and alumni….
Fall Sports season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on KIPP DC! Schedules for fall sports…
Fall Sports season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on KIPP DC! Schedules for all fall…
Spend even a few moments with Heights Academy school leader Miriam Darby, and her passion for empowering students and commitment…
Today, the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education released 2018-19 scores for all DC schools’ performance…
Rashaand Sass casts a distinct figure as he walks the halls of KIPP DC KEY Academy. Personable, with an almost…
We’re excited to announce our before and after-school care providers for the 2019-20 school year! KIPP DC is committed to…
With the 2018-19 school year in the books, we’re excited to share important dates for the 2019-20 school year! Download…
As KIPP DC prepares to grow our current high schools and open a new campus for students in grades 9…
KIPP Through College & Career (KTC) hosted its annual KIPP Alumni Success Summit (KASS) last week. With more than 150…
KIPP DC is dedicated to providing students in the District of Columbia with a world-class education, which is why we…
The Capital Teaching Residency at KIPP DC is a three-year program that offers individuals the opportunity to gain the skills…
This month, as a community, we really saw the fruits of our collective labor. From the Citywide Safe Passage Convening…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parents of…
Meet Ms. Katie Raz / Lead Art Teacher / KIPP DC Promise Academy Take a quick scan of the third floor of KIPP…
As the class of 2019 filled KIPP DC College Preparatory’s gymnasium for our annual College and Career Signing Day, they…
Through our partnership with the Deputy Mayor for Education’s Office, KIPP DC has hosted a series of Safe Passage town…
The KIPP DC College Preparatory boys’ basketball team, winners of the inaugural DCSAA Class A state championship, were recognized by…
Through a partnership with KIPP DC College Preparatory and the National Academy Foundation (NAF), the NAF Academy of Finance launched…
Spring is underway! April which is always a season of blossoming, witnessed our students blossom. From championships to career days…
Spring sports season is in full swing! Find out when and where you can cheer on your KCP Panthers below. …
Meet Ms. Emily Coleman | PreK4 Lead Teacher | KIPP DC Connect Academy In becoming a PreK4 lead teacher…
Spring can be a whirlwind for high school seniors. From planning for graduation to searching for prom outfits and preparing…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parents of…
Move over, March Madness there’s another spring basketball tournament you need to be aware of! The 2019 KIPP Cup took…
The 4th annual KIPProm successfully benefits the KIPP Through College & Career program. Thank you to all who joined us…
“I raise up my voice—not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.” ―Malala…
The spring musical has become a tradition at KIPP DC College Preparatory over the years. After wowing audiences last year…
Our students are the next generation of leaders, which is why we’re proud to spotlight newly elected ANC Commissioner and…
Meet Ms. Tyresha Williams | Special Education Teacher | The Learning Center KIPP DC has grown and undergone many changes…
Last week, we celebrated the work of this year’s Personalized Learning Pilot Project Cohort. This group of dedicated teachers, occupational…
“We all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication,…
KIPP DC and the Redskins Charitable Foundation recently cut the ribbon on a partnership to help eliminate one barrier toward…
Meet Ms. Xenia Perry | 9th Grade World History Teacher | KIPP DC College Preparatory High school is one of…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parents of…
Parental involvement is a cornerstone of a great education, and we were honored to recognize the contributions of many of…
Happy Black History Month! Across our schools, KIPPsters are gearing up to celebrate the many accomplishments of Black people. In…
On Saturday, February 9, middle and high school students from KIPP DC and other DC area schools enjoyed a full…
In the fall, we kicked off a series of conversations between KIPP DC College Preparatory high school students and D.C. Councilmembers called “A…
KIPP DC’s Capital Teaching Residency is a highly selective and nationally recognized teaching program that produces a pipeline of highly…
Meet Ms. Miata Smith-Bunai / Kindergarten Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Discover Academy Coming from a family of educators Miata Smith-Bunai, Kindergarten…
The well-being of our students and families is a top priority for KIPP DC. With the government shutdown continuing, we…
Stepping into the spotlight this month is Eric Curry; renowned touring musician and KIPP DC WILL Academy parent. As an…
The KIPP Through College & Career team recently hosted their Annual Networking Event with more than 100 KIPP DC alumni and…
We’re proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parent Spotlight. Inside this…
As we close out another terrific year, we’re excited to have the opportunity to reflect on all we accomplished together. We’d…
Meet Ms. Rebecca Nasuti /3rd Grade Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Spring Academy Rebecca Nasuti, third grade lead teacher at…
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on the KCP Panthers! Schedules for boys and…
The Capital Teaching Residency at KIPP DC is a three-year program that offers individuals the opportunity to gain the skills…
We’re proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the KIPP DC Parent Spotlight. Inside this…
Hot Topic: This fall, we kicked off a series of conversations between KIPP DC College Preparatory high school students and D.C. Councilmembers called…
Meet Ms. Jannette Alston /7th Grade Science Lead Teacher / KIPP DC KEY Academy KIPP DC KEY Academy resides in Washington D.C.’s…
On Wednesday, November 7, the KIPP DC Smilow campus launched the first Pretty Brown Girl D.R.E.A.M program in the Washington,…
The Creative Writing Club at KIPP DC Valor Academy offers middle school students the opportunity to improve their abilities as…
Hot Topic In October we kicked off a series of conversations between KIPP DC College Preparatory (KCP) students and D.C….
KIPP DC recently hosted its first Ambassador Board meeting of the 2018-19 school year, and we’re excited to highlight this…
Meet Ms. Veronica Almario / Kindergarten Teacher / KIPP DC Grow Academy After teaching first grade for seven years, Veronica Almario, Kindergarten…
Excitement, creativity, and most of all school spirit were on full display last week as our KIPPsters at KIPP DC…
One of the most important ways we can affect change in the world around us is by voting. Whether this…
Hot Topic This year we’ve intentionally increased our efforts in engagement, advocacy, and student voice in the areas of safety. …
KIPP DC Promise Academy, a public charter elementary school in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Ward 7, has been named…
Martial Arts are more than just a way to improve health or learn self-defense, particularly in Joseph Rollins’ classes at…
Meet Mr. Patrick Fears / Physical Education Teacher /KIPP DC Lead Academy As a former college and semi-pro football player, Patrick…
School attendance is a vital component of academic success and we’re highlighting its importance in honor of September being Attendance…
Ready, Set, Go! We’ve enjoyed an enthusiastic start to the 2018-19 school year and we’re excited for the year ahead!…
Fall Sports season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on your KCP Panthers! Schedules for all…
Today, the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education released 2017-18 scores for all D.C. schools’ performance…
Kevin Hart has joined forces with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and KIPP to help 18 KIPPsters earn their…
Welcome to the KIPP in the Community Blog. This is an opportunity for you to learn how KIPP DC engages…
KIDS RIDE FREE UPDATE: Beginning October 1, 2018, students will no longer be able to use their DC One Cards…
With the 2017-18 school year coming to an end, we’re excited to share important dates for the 2018-19 school year!…
School is out – students and staff are enjoying their summer breaks – but our community engagement team is still…
We are excited to announce that KIPP DC Heights Academy’s Jennifer Ramsey was honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in…
We are excited to announce that Jacque Patterson will be returning to the KIPP DC team and family as our…
Help us raise $48,000 in 48 hours to support our KIPPsters start college strong. In and out of the classroom,…
We’re gearing up to close out another great school year! This month, we celebrated our KIPP DC Community Champions, welcomed…
Meet Mr. Jermaine Robinson / 7th grade Social Studies Teacher / KIPP DC Northeast Academy Jermaine’s journey to teaching and…
On Saturday, May 19th KIPP DC hosted the first annual G.E.M.S. Summit! In partnership with G.I.R.L. Inc and the National Coalition of…
We’ve almost reached the final stretch of the school year. With only a few weeks left in the 2017-18 school…
We are heartbroken by the loss of Tyshon Perry, a student at KIPP DC College Preparatory high school. We are…
Today, KIPP and the Sheryl Sandberg and Dave Goldberg Family Foundation (SGFF) announced that senior Breon Robinson has been selected…
Meet Ms. Chelsea Dunn / 4th grade Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Promise Academy As a child psychology major at…
Spring has sprung! We’re gearing up for an exciting few months ahead at KIPP DC. From receiving college acceptances and scholarships…
Meet Ms. Michelle Pittman / Social Worker / Arts & Technology Academy As a social worker, advocate, and educational leader…
For the third year, KIPProm successfully benefits the KIPP Through College & Career program. Thank you to all who joined…
What a busy month! From stellar Black History Month events at each of our schools to hosting the first annual…
On Saturday, February 24, middle and high school students from all over Washington D.C. enjoyed a day of conversation and…
Meet Ms. Sara Hamid / ELA Special Education Teacher / AIM Academy Before beginning her journey in the classroom, Ms….
On Thursday, February 15, KIPP DC students had the opportunity to perform with the The Global Leaders Program, in partnership with YOA…
We’re a few weeks into 2018 and our community relations team is kicking off the new year with exciting events…
Meet Ms. Lindsey Dooner / 8th Grade Science Lead Teacher / KIPP DC KEY Academy Lindsey Dooner, who teaches 8th…
On Monday, January 15 nearly 400 volunteers pitched in to help beautify the KIPP DC Shaw Campus as part of…
This week the KIPP DC Through College & Career team welcomed alumni back to KIPP DC College Preparatory for the…
As we reflect on the last month of 2017, we would like to extend a huge ‘Thank You’. Thanks to…
Meet Mr. Christopher Keys / 4th Grade Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Spring Academy As a political science major at Morehouse…
Happy Holidays! This month, we’ve been showing gratitude for KIPP DC students, families, and our entire community. From honoring KIPP DC…
Meet Ms. Celena Jenkins / 7th grade / ELA / KIPP DC WILL Academy “Our team puts in the effort to…
National College Application Month is upon us! We recently visited KIPP DC College Preparatory’s College Counseling office to get an inside…
Happy November! The temperatures are dropping and the KIPP DC community relations team is out and about engaging students, families, and community…
On Wednesday, October 11 two KIPP DC College Preparatory students and art teacher Mr. Zulu participated in the painting and…
Meet Mr. Guzman / Kindergarten / Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Grow Academy “Ultimately I wanted to inspire the youth….
Happy September! The leaves are beginning to fall, and our students have officially reached their 40th day of school. While…
The Capital Teaching Residency welcomed 93 talented educators for the 2017-18 school year. Residents kicked off the new year in…
Below you’ll find the schedules for all of the KIPP DC College Preparatory Fall Sports. Be sure to come cheer…
It’s been a busy month for the KIPP DC community relations team! It’s back-to-school season, and we’ve been out and…
Today, the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent of Education released 2016-17 scores for all D.C. schools’ performance…
When KIPP DC began its first PreK program at KIPP DC LEAP Academy in 2007, it was based on the belief…
Congratulations to KIPP DC’s own Tevera Stith for being awarded the KIPP Through College & Career Excellence in Leadership Award…
Meet Ms. Kaylan Lemon / 1st grade Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Heights Academy “Parents are ready and willing to…
In just a few days, we’re kicking off our 17th year of an extended school year for our students and families!…
The Class of 2017 earned over $3 million in college scholarships and 100% of them were accepted to college! We…
Meet Ms. McElroy / Kindergarten Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Connect Academy “My favorite noise is kids’ laughter. I think…
This past Saturday, KIPP DC parent Veda Rashee along with many other community partners hosted the second annual Increase the Peace…
On Thursday, May 25th, Connect Academy’s Race & Equity Committee hosted “International Night”! International Night celebrated and exposed our youngest…
On Saturday, May 13th we partnered with Bossed Up org to host the first-ever Bossed Up Mother-Daughter Empowerment Conference! The…
Meet Ms. Ashleigh Rose / 6th Grade Literacy Teacher / KIPP DC AIM Academy “I come back for the kids…
Hundreds of college acceptance letters are rolling into KIPP DC College Prep (KCP)! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be…
This spring our KIPP DC College Prep hosted their 2nd annual musical production: Bring it On! In December, nearly 75…
Meet Ms. Elizabeth Nickens-El / Kindergarten Lead Teacher / KIPP DC Grow Academy “I heard about the proven results for…
KIPP DC AIM Academy hosted the first ever ‘KIPP DC CUP’ Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, April 1st…
PNC Grow Up Great Day comes to KIPP DC’s Connect Academy On April 4, PNC took an ordinary Tuesday and…
In the “Skinny Budget” that the White House released this month, President Trump offered $168 million in new funds for charter…
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR KIPProm 2019! Thank you for joining us at KIPProm 2017! We were thrilled to be surrounded by…
Meet. Ms. Natalie Chapman / 4th Grade Literacy Teacher / KIPP DC Lead Academy “Every kid needs an excellent teacher….
Meet Mr. Nick Spezia /PreK4 – 8 Lead Special Education Teacher / The Learning Center “We’re all in this mission together—to see…
KIPP DC College Prep (KCP) is proud to share senior, Jena Thompson, has been selected as a 2017 Posse scholar…
During the week of January 16 – 20th KIPP DC Spring Academy hosted Democracy Week! Spring Academy Democracy Week offered our…
Last week our KIPP Through College and Career Team hosted our annual Professional Networking event, bringing together over 170 KIPP…
Recently, eight KIPP DC KEY Academy eighth-graders participated and performed in the ‘Violins for Douglass’ competition and workshop sponsored by…
For the second year, students at KIPP DC Lead and KIPP DC WILL Academy are benefiting from a new program…
Target and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded KIPP DC Connect Academy a $15,930 grant to use toward the purchase of an…
On October 1st our KIPP DC College Prep (KCP) hosted their 5th annual College Fair! More than 200 of our…
On Wednesday, September 28th we officially dedicated our KIPP DC Smilow Campus in honor of Mr. Joel E. Smilow. We’re…
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Terence Crutcher, who was senselessly shot and killed…
In April we proudly announced that our very own KIPP DC Heights Academy teacher Blair Mishleau was selected as a…
On Saturday, September 10th we hosted nearly 2,500 of our family & friends, 16 KIPP DC schools, and numerous community partners…
Today, the District of Columbia’s Office of the State Superintendent released 2015-16 scores for all D.C. schools’ performance on PARCC,…
It’s been a busy summer for many of our KIPP DC College Prep students! With the tremendous help of our…
On August 8th, our faculty and staff welcomed about 800 eager students to the state-of-the-art newly renovated at KIPP DC Smilow…
Join us to congratulate and welcome the 2016-17 Capital Teaching Residency cohort! We’re excited to be welcoming 97 new teaching residents…
Each year, the KIPP Foundation presents the Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Awards at KIPP School Summit. These prestigious awards…
KIPP DC Team & Family- Like you, I am outraged and saddened by the senseless murders of Alton Sterling and…
We can’t wait to see our KIPPsters in August! Our 2016-17 school calendars are available below. Early Childhood Schools (PreK3,…
KIPP DC is proud to celebrate and support its students, families, alumni, and staff members of all backgrounds, orientations, and…
We were thrilled to celebrate KIPP DC College Preparatory’s Class of 2016 on Friday, June 10th! This impressive class earned over…
Veda Rasheed, a parent from our Benning Campus, was inspired to coordinate a “Stop the Violence, Increase the Peace” rally…
On Saturday, June 4, KIPP Through College and Career hosted its first KIPP Alumni Success Summit (KASS). This day of…
Thank you to everyone who supported our College Send-Off campaign! Our team set an ambitious goal of raising $24,000 in…
KIPP DC College Preparatory hosted Share Fair Nation on Saturday, May 21st. This day of learning had two components –…
On Tuesday, April 26th, KIPPsters celebrated national College Signing Day at KIPP DC College Preparatory! With every prior class at…
We are proud to announce that KIPP DC is a recipient of a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Good Neighbor Grant!…
Congratulations to KIPP DC Heights Academy teacher Blair Mishleau who was selected as a 2016 Lead PBS Digital Innovator! He…
The Education Equality Index (EEI) is the first national comparative measure of the achievement gap at the school, city and…
KIPP DC’s first KIPProm was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended our school dance for grown-ups and…
The Youth Orchestra of America (YOA) is a world-class symphony orchestra of gifted young musicians, ages 18 to 30, representing…
KIPP DC College Prep (KCP) is proud to share that two seniors have been selected as Posse scholars and will…
KIPP DC is always looking for innovative ways to offer best-in-class professional development to our teachers. Whether they are attending…
Our KIPPsters got to show off some of their coding skills during Computer Science Education Week! As part of the…
For the third year in a row, every eligible KIPP DC school (KEY, AIM, WILL, Promise, and KCP) received a…
PARCC is the new Common Core-aligned state assessment, designed to be far more challenging than D.C.’s previous assessment (the DC…
On November 10th, the Obama Administration hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Next Generation High Schools. The event highlighted…
This November, KIPP DC’s KIPP Through College and Career program was honored by Raise DC as a Data Spotlight Award…
KIPP DC is one of 22 school districts to be selected for the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition…
Students at KIPP DC Lead and KIPP DC WILL Academy are benefiting from a new program aimed at increasing their…
On October 8th, KIPP DC College Preparatory principal Jessica Cunningham received the surprise of a lifetime when she was…
On September 17th, Mathematica Policy Research released its third report on KIPP schools to date. Mathematica has been intensively studying…
Joel Smilow, a 1950 graduate of DCPS’s Woodrow Wilson High School, has donated $4.2 million to KIPP DC to support…
The beautiful, new, state-of-the-art KIPP DC College Preparatory campus opened its doors to our high school students today! The space…
This summer, KIPP DC launched The Learning Center at our Douglass Campus in Ward 8. The Learning Center serves approximately…
Five young women from our high school, KIPP DC College Preparatory, were selected to participate in the Girls Who Code…
Each year, the KIPP Foundation presents the Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Awards at KIPP School Summit. These prestigious awards…
Jennifer Ramacciotti from KIPP DC AIM Academy has been selected as the 2015 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year…
On November 14th, the D.C. Public Charter School Board announced the results of the 2014 Performance Management Framework (PMF), an…
Congratulations to KIPP DC College Preparatory’s Class of 2014! On Friday, June 6 we celebrated the high school graduation of…
On November 7th, the DC Public Charter School Board announced the results of the Performance Management Framework (PMF), an evaluation…
