Stories Blog
KIPP Ignite teachers traded their classrooms for the counter serving up smiles, fries, and plenty of school spirit during a special McTeacher’s Night at the McDonald’s on Slauson Avenue.
KIPP SoCal joined Delta Air Lines, TreePeople, and community leaders to plant 100 trees in South LA, celebrating 1,000 days until the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
KIPP Compton proudly joined the community at the 4th Annual Compton Walk 4 A Cure—an inspiring event dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer and honoring those whose lives have been touched by it.
KIPP Academy of Innovation alum Joshua Pastelin shares how KIPP’s support and self-advocacy skills helped him thrive as a 2025 Snap Inc. Storytelling Scholar.
KIPP Forward's Postsecondary Success Manager has been selected to participate in Capital Group's Community Wealth Council, a fellowship program that champions increased access to financial education.
On August 16, the KIPP SoCal community gathered in Florence-Firestone to cut the ribbon on the brand-new home of KIPP Ignite Academy.
12 KIPP SoCal schools have earned distinguished recognition from the California Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition as part of their statewide program.
Ethan from KIPP Scholar, Justin from KIPP LA Prep, and Julianna from KIPP Adelante each received a scholarship from Delta Air Lines to attend the National Flight Academy (NFA).
In early August, KIPP SoCal hosted three vibrant back-to-school resource fairs in East LA, South LA, and Compton, welcoming thousands of families for a joyful start to the school year.
On August 6, more than 1,400 KIPP SoCal team members gathered at the Pasadena Convention Center for Start Strong, our annual regional professional development day.
This summer, 22 standout KIPP SoCal middle school students participated in mock interviews with professionals to prepare for competitive high school applications in the fall.
Leslie Marquez’s story is a full-circle moment. What started as a middle schooler’s curiosity about college has blossomed into a career helping students find their own paths toward higher education.
Each June, Pride Month invites us to reflect on the ongoing fight for dignity, representation, and liberation for LGBTQIA+ individuals. For educators, it’s also a meaningful opportunity to evaluate how we affirm the intersecting identities our students hold.
KIPP Comienza Community Prep Upper School recently opened the doors to its new permanent home in Huntington Park with a heartwarming ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The pantry is located near the front office at KIPP Endeavor but is open and accessible to both KIPP Endeavor and KIPP Promesa families.
Ana Rosales was recently named one of six national recipients of the KIPP Public Schools’ Heart & SOL Award for going above and beyond her role as a School Operations Leader (SOL).
Preview the artworks of five KIPP Iluminar artists as they prepare to showcase their creations at the 19th Annual Museum of KIPP Art (MOKA).
This year, 20 remarkable KIPP Excel students have been accepted into some of the country's most prestigious independent and boarding schools, including Phillips Exeter Academy, Harvard-Westlake, Polytechnic School, and more.
16 families and alums traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Charter Management Organization (CMO) Coalition’s Spring Advocacy Week and bring their unique perspectives and voices directly to the nation’s lawmakers.
This National Teacher Appreciation Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Kristin Oku, the founding theatre teacher at KIPP Compton Upper School, whose passion for the arts is transforming classrooms and inspiring students every day.
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month — a time for all of us to expand our cultural understanding, challenge stereotypes, and recognize AAPI communities' vital contributions to our shared American story.
This National Poetry Month, we’re celebrating two KIPP Academy of Innovation students who are being recognized as published poets in a prestigious national contest and the teacher who helped them find the courage to share them.
Meet Ms. Segura, a National Board Certified math teacher at KIPP LA Prep. Discover how she makes math meaningful, builds student confidence, and inspires the next generation with the “power of yes.”
13 KAI students were selected for publication in "SOS Sagas: Trapped," a flash fiction anthology by Young Writers USA — a contest that challenges students to tell compelling stories in 100 words or less.
Students are gaining hands-on experience in photography, videography, and journalism through HIVE LIVE, an enriching afterschool program founded by KIPP Academy of Opportunity educator Ms. Lane.