News & Stories Blog

On October 10, KIPP SoCal marked two decades of transformative impact with an unforgettable anniversary Gala at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles.

Wycla Bratton, Dean at KIPP Corazón Academy and published author, has dedic...

At KIPP Comienza Community Prep, the Folklórico program is more than just a dance program—it’s a celebration of cultural identity, leadership, and community engagement.

KIPP SoCal hosted a vibrant voter registration event at KIPP Comienza Community Prep Upper School on September 17 to celebrate National Voter Registration Day.

KIPP SoCal continues our annual tradition of participating in the historic East LA Mexican Independence Day Parade

KIPP Academy of Opportunity alumna Denise Jackson was inspired by a dedicated counselor and was passionate about returning to KIPP SoCal to support her fellow KIPPsters.

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.

Take a look at the recap of KIPP Compton Upper School's inaugural Spring Art Festival and Resource Fair

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.