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KAI became the first KIPP SoCal school to establish a National Junior Honor Society chapter, providing students with an exciting opportunity to develop their leadership, scholarship, and service skills.
Schools must rank in the top 40% of their state’s assessment data to earn this recognition. This prestigious recognition highlights the exceptional dedication of our students, families, educators, and team members across our region.
Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black individuals and communities throughout history. For educators, it’s also an opportunity to inspire students to engage with the rich and diverse narratives of Black history and culture.
The Equity Ambassador Program, launched in the 2023-24 school year, is a groundbreaking two-year leadership initiative designed to dismantle systemic inequities in schools and foster inclusive, anti-racist environments where all students can thrive.
Dr. King’s principles are not only a reflection of history but a roadmap for the future. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we encourage our educators, students, and families to explore these impactful classroom resources.
At the start of the 2025-25 school year, we received a historic $24.5 million Community Schools grant. To support these efforts, we brought on 20 dedicated Community Schools Managers to transform our campuses into community engagement and support hubs.
An engaging Fireside Chat with education experts sharing insights on closing equity gaps and supporting underrepresented students in their journey to higher education.
One key aspect of our KIPP Forward counseling program is preparing our middle school families for the pivotal transition to high school. The KIPP Forward team hosts annual high school fairs throughout the fall, which are a cornerstone of this effort.
We are thrilled to announce that KIPP Promesa Prep has received the prestigious California PBIS Gold Implementation Award for 2024.
As we embrace this month of recognition, we’ve gathered resources for educators to deepen students’ understanding and foster respectful engagement with Native American history, culture, and perspectives.
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