Stories Blog
KIPP Vida Preparatory Academy recently hosted a 10th-anniversary event that showcased our school’s dedication to nurturing young minds through high-quality education.
On August 10, KIPP Academy of Opportunity proudly hosted this year’s region-wide KIPP SoCal Back-to-School Resource Fair.
On August 2, over 1,200 passionate KIPP SoCal educators and team members gathered at the Los Angeles Convention Center for Start Strong, a regional professional development (PD) day
In late July, our new teachers came together for the annual Big KIPPster Kick-Off (BKKO), a robust 5-day professional development conference.
Since 2013, the dedicated KIPP Forward team has hosted the SWAG (Students Who Achieve & Graduate) Conference for recent high school grads, an incredible day of learning, connection, and inspiration.
We are absolutely thrilled to showcase three remarkable KIPP Scholar Academy siblings who have turned their dreams into reality!
In honor of BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, KIPP SoCal Director of Mental Health Stephanie Nuñez discusses KIPP SoCal's HEART approach to trauma-informed education.
KIPP Excel is a KIPP Forward program that assists families in simplifying the application process for independent and boarding schools.
After an extensive nationwide search, the KIPP Foundation has recently granted KIPP Sol alums Laisha Ajtun and George Perez a $60,000 scholarship through the Dave Goldberg Scholars Program
At KIPP Endeavor, Mr. G and Ms. Pozuelos believe art education is a form of activism that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and encourages self-expression.
Cynthia Avila, our incredible Student Recruitment and Enrollment Associate and proud member of the renowned Mariachi Lindas Mexicanas, had the incredible honor of performing at the White House for Cinco De Mayo.
The Inheritance Theater Project is working with Black, Jewish, and Black-Jewish communities in Los Angeles to co-create a Juneteenth Seder performance piece that will premiere in June 2024.
In anticipation of this year's Museum of KIPP Art (MOKA), we connected with Jasmin Benward, KIPP Compton’s inspiring elementary art teacher, to learn more about how she encourages students to explore their creativity and self-expression inside and outside the classroom.
The KIPP Compton Upper School community came together to celebrate student creativity, explore valuable community resources, show support for small businesses, and enjoy delicious food from local vendors.
Meet Melanie Barrios—an exceptional KIPPster who embarked on her journey at KIPP LA Prep over 13 years ago and has returned to her alma mater as an educator to serve her community.
How KIPP Scholar Academy’s band director creates an inclusive space for all students to flourish in music
Vision to Learn partnered with KIPP Iluminar Academy to provide free vision screenings and glasses for students in need.
TreePeople's Natural Connections Outdoor Equity Program will give all KIPP SoCal schools the opportunity to enjoy free nature field trips!
After waiting 12 years for a permanent home, KIPP Scholar Academy (KSA) proudly unveiled its new, state-of-the-art campus to our beloved South LA community.
Discover the inspiring story behind KIPP SoCal’s first-ever Director of Equity, Dr. Queenie Johnson
At KIPP Empower Academy, a small group of dedicated mentors are building genuine connections with 3rd- and 4th-grade boys through the Brotherhood Mentorship Program.
We Are R.I.S.E. (Resilient, Intelligent, Successful, and Empowered) is a powerful mentorship program at KIPP Empower Academy that aims to empower young girls of color by equipping them with social-emotional and development skills to carry throughout their lives.
In honor of our 20th anniversary, we sat down with one of our most tenured team members to learn more about the evolution of KIPP SoCal and the different aspects of KIPP’s culture that have resonated with her over the years.
KIPP Ignite Academy is an elementary school in South Los Angeles where reading isn’t a solitary activity — it’s a communal experience celebrated and embraced throughout the campus.
From holiday parades to toy drives, here is a small peek into the community celebrations our schools poured their hearts into this holiday season!