See. Develop. Inspire.

Holiday break offers the perfect excuse to encourage kids to take a quiet moment with their favorite book. Studies show that the way students fill their time on break has a significant impact on not only their academic growth, but whether they retain the progress they've made in school so far! And so whether your child is an enthusiastic bookworm or a little less than excited about the whole idea, these suggestions are designed to help keep them turning the pages (and maybe even enjoying it!) over the break from school.

Topics: elementary school, kippsocal, middle school, grammar, reading, holiday break reading tips, reading tips, tips, reading resources, struggling readers, phonics

KIPP x Robotics

For those who might not be in the STEM-know, this has been a big year for KIPP SoCal in Robotics, with gratitude and in no small part due to Amazon's Future Engineer Grant and the large expansion of STEM opportunities this grant has made possible in our schools this year.

Topics: KIPP LA Prep, KIPP Philosophers Academy, KIPP Academy of Innovation, KIPP Scholar Academy, KIPP Academy of Opportunity, charterswork, charter school, charter management organizations, robotics, charter schools, STEM, first lego league

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

Topics: compassion, California PBIS, elementary school, charterswork, positive behavior intervention & supports, charter school, kipp sol academy

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

Topics: compassion, elementary school, charterswork, charter school, kipp vida prep

What is AmazonSmile?

Amazon smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your fave charitable org every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, amazon donates a portion of your eligible purchase price to your fave charitable organization. It's that simple.

Topics: amazonsmile, holiday, charitable organization

Topics: KIPP Iluminar Academy, elementary school, teacher spotlight, kippsocal, middle school

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: educational equity for all of our children, regardless of zip code, income, language, or ability.  

Topics: KTC, College Acceptance, National Blue Ribbon, to and through, Professional Development, teaching, mental health, compassion, social emotional, award winning schools, elementary school, charterswork, AB 1505, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, charter school, Fordham Institute, charter management organizations, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools, Greendot Schools, CCSA

KIPP Promesa Prep, a KIPP SoCal elementary school in Boyle Heights, recently received recognition from the California PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) Coalition for their implementation of PBIS with fidelity to the national framework. 

Topics: National Blue Ribbon, #focusonexcellence, mental health, social emotional learning, compassion, social emotional, PBIS, positive behavior intervention, California PBIS, award winning schools, elementary school, charterswork, KIPP Promesa Prep, positive behavior intervention & supports, charter school