Our Commitment
We are building a national network of schools preparing kids for success in college and life, and we are committed to building a better world for and with our KIPPsters.
Our strength and resolve, our health as a team and family, our productivity and effectiveness, and the quality of the decisions we make — are all rooted in our diversity. We strive to create an environment in which every member of our team can bring their full identity and experience to the work.
We embrace, honor and celebrate our differences across race, gender, age, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender orientation, physical abilities, socio-economic class, and other characteristics that construct our unique identities.
We are especially committed to attracting and developing individuals who share the life experiences of our students because we believe the best work we do is grounded in the realities and experiences of our families and KIPPsters.
Our Work in Practice
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Staff Diversity
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Staff Diversity
Staff Diversity
We are committed to creating an environment where staff who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are best positioned to succeed in their roles and progress in their careers. As of the 2023-24 school year, 71% of our teachers and 66% of our principals identify as BIPOC. We strive for continued growth of BIPOC staff in order to create a workforce that reflects our student population. To create accountability and move forward together, KIPP Public Schools staff participate in a variety of trainings and affinity spaces focused on anti-racism and social justice.
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Staff Diversity
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Culturally-Relevant Curriculum
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Culturally-Relevant Curriculum
Culturally-Relevant Curriculum
We work to create classrooms that embrace student experience, empower students to engage in meaningful discourse, and encourage action. Our curriculum is designed to prompt conversations about timely and relevant topics such as the Black Lives Matter movement, immigration reform, and elections and politics. We developed a culturally-relevant, K-8 English language arts curriculum, KIPP Wheatley, which includes several lessons on racial, ethnic, and religious identities; social justice issues; and historical eras or events.
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Culturally-Relevant Curriculum
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Ongoing Efforts
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Ongoing Efforts
Ongoing Efforts
We envision a world where every child grows up free to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Every day at KIPP Public Schools, we strive to do work that moves us all toward that vision. We show up and speak out to support positive change. We’ve urged Congress to pursue solutions that address the systemic racism and inequity that our students, families, and communities face. We’ve created initiatives to ensure KIPP alumni have equitable opportunities on their journey to college, career, and beyond.
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Ongoing Efforts