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California Charter Schools are nonprofit.

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Jan 21, 2020 5:47:33 PM

This series will seek to tell the other side of the charter public school story in a way that will bring context to what we believe are truths about charter public schools in general, and specifically about high performing networks, like our own KIPP SoCal. In doing so, we hope you join us in refocusing the narrative on what truly matters: a great public school education for all of our children, regardless of zip code, income, language, or ability.  

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Topics: elementary school, charterswork, charter management organizations, kippsocal, charter schools, cherry-picking, charter renewal, enrollment, public school, district schools, middle schools, open enrollment, Governor Newsome, nonprofit

KIPP SoCal on Collaboration in Special Education

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Jan 18, 2020 7:41:47 PM

This month, we sat down with Maria Ana Rodriguez, a third year Resource Specialist Teacher at KIPP Iluminar Academy, and extraordinary human, to explore her belief in the importance of collaboration in the special education arena.

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Topics: KIPP Iluminar Academy, elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, charter schools, sped, special education teacher, occupational therapist, advocacy, IEP, speech pathologist, school counselor, adapted physical education teacher

Carolyn Sloan on Jazz and the Universal Language of Music

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Jan 14, 2020 8:33:21 AM

KIPP SoCal is a proud partner of A to K, an invaluable program that brings  published authors to our middle schools, exposing our students to an array of exciting literary adventures. A to K is a partnership between KIPP SoCal and Creating Conversations, which supports KIPP SoCal's efforts to provide our KIPPsters with the world-class education they deserve. 

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Topics: elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, extracurricular activities, extracurricular, music, music teacher, community, classical music, interactive children's books, clarinet, Carolyn Sloan, the Big Lucky Band, jazz, interactive books, trombone, tuba, double bass

Charter Schools are open to all.

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Jan 7, 2020 11:12:40 PM

This series will seek to tell the other side of the charter public school story in a way that will bring context to what we believe are truths about charter public schools in general, and specifically about high performing networks, like our own KIPP SoCal. In doing so, we hope you join us in refocusing the narrative on what truly matters: a great public school education for all of our children, regardless of zip code, income, language, or ability.  

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Topics: elementary school, charterswork, charter management organizations, kippsocal, charter schools, cherry-picking, charter renewal, enrollment, public school, district schools, middle schools, open enrollment

Teacher Spotlight: KIPP Pueblo Unido's Latoya Lewis

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Jan 6, 2020 4:31:00 PM

At KIPP SoCal, we believe in the power of highly effective teachers and leaders to see, develop and inspire the greatest potential in each KIPPster. Our schools offer a safe, structured and nurturing environment through which our teachers can foster meaningful relationships built on love, empathy, compassion and respect. As we learn from each other and with each other, we establish a culture of trust that helps our KIPPsters develop a lifetime love of learning. 

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Topics: elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, KIPP Foundation, extracurricular activities, extracurricular, music, music teacher, community, kipppueblounido

KIPP Raíces Academy: Nurturing the Whole-Child

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Jan 5, 2020 10:09:53 PM

We sat down with Emily Barclay, our amazing music teacher at KIPP Raíces Academy and gained some powerful insight into how our National Blue Ribbon and California Distinguished School, as a community, nurtures the whole child.

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Topics: elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, KIPP Foundation, folklorico, spelling bee, extracurricular activities, extracurricular, KIPP Raíces Academy, love, honor, excellence, integrity, dia de los muertos, dancers giving back, astronomy, science fair

Portrait of a KIPPster: Simone

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Dec 20, 2019 1:40:51 PM

Portrait of a KIPPster is a photoblog of glimpses into the stories and moments that give us pause and purpose.

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Topics: elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, KIPP Foundation, Simone Edwards, simonemariposa, accelerator progam, body diversity

Portrait of a KIPPster: Coach Crystal

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Dec 17, 2019 4:44:52 PM

Portrait of a KIPPster is a photoblog of glimpses into the stories and moments that give us pause and purpose.

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Topics: compassion, elementary school, charterswork, charter school, kipp socal, kipp vida preparatory academy, hug

Portrait of a KIPPster: Michael

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Dec 17, 2019 4:29:31 PM

Portrait of a KIPPster is a photoblog of glimpses into the stories and moments that give us pause and purpose.

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Topics: compassion, elementary school, charterswork, charter school, kipp socal, kipp ignite academy

Portrait of a KIPPster: Ashley

Posted by KIPP SoCal on Dec 17, 2019 4:00:55 PM

Portrait of a KIPPster is a photoblog of glimpses into the stories and moments that give us pause and purpose.

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Topics: KIPP Through College, KIPP Scholar Academy, compassion, elementary school, charterswork, charter school, kipp sol academy, kipp socal, Harvard University, to and through college, phillips academy, andover

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