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Equitable Access: Building Sustainable Communities in NE Florida Advocacy A Voice for Northeast Florida Neighbors Who Need It Most Equitable access builds thriving, sustainable communities Improving Health Outcomes For Our Area Feeding Northeast Florida is the region's leader in ensuring our neighbors have access to healthy food while bolstering the food system to build sustainable and thriving communities. Our organizational and programmatic priorities reflect the diverse citizens, assets, and economic drivers represented in our 12-county service area. Feeding Northeast Florida's advocacy efforts focus on maximizing impact for everyone in need of our services, our partners, and all the stakeholders that shape the food system. Our policy agenda is responsive to the rapidly changing needs of our community. Local Efforts Feeding Northeast Florida will continuously utilize current quantitative and qualitative data on hunger and other social determinants including the lived experiences of our neighbors, community stakeholder input and programmatic feedback to focus locally on: Education - Educating local officials in every county about ways the Food Bank impacts communities in their area. Partnerships - Advancing public/private partnerships that enable innovative food procurement and distribution methods. Prescriptive Nutrition - Building strategic partnerships with stakeholders and partners in our region to enhance prescriptive nutrition and nutrition security initiatives that improve health outcomes. Workforce - Developing collaborative workforce training and job skills programming that address the root causes of hunger. Rural Communities - Working with rural communities to identify innovative and community-building solutions for food access challenges. Local Food - Advocating for local food system economic development strategies to promote local food resiliency through localized markets and shorter supply chains. State Efforts Feeding Northeast Florida's 2025 state advocacy efforts will focus on increasing access to and removing barriers for safety net programs administered by the Florida Department of Children and Families to ensure that those we serve receive support through allocated federal funding and legislation. SAPG (Surplus Agricultural Products Grant) - Encourage the Florida Department of Children and Families to adopt strategic administrative and eligibility policies that improve access to nutrition programs. Workforce Development - Support legislation that strengthens workforce development and job skills training in sectors that impact the food system such as culinary education, farming, warehousing and logistics. Legislation - Support legislation that enhances access to healthy, nutritious food focused on: improving SNAP eligibility for adult learners enrolled in college, other secondary and technical education courses and assisting those exiting the criminal justice system in accessing support in re-entry. Federal Efforts Feeding Northeast Florida's 2025 federal advocacy efforts will focus on strengthening programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ensure that both food banks and those we serve receive support through funding and legislation. Farm Bill - Support the passage of a strong Farm Bill that enhances nutrition programs and mitigates regulatory burdens for those seeking assistance. TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) - Ensure The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) receives robust funding to support food banks during times of supply chain disruptions and inflation. Congress - Encourage Congress to pass meaningful legislation to improve and expand child nutrition programs, ensuring broad access to nutritious meals for children in urban and rural communities. SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) - Advocate for policies that fully fund and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the nation's largest hunger-relief program. Veterans - Increase support for veterans and military families to eliminate food insecurity among those who serve and have served our country.
Volunteer - Feeding Northeast Florida
Volunteer to Join the Fight Against Hunger Every hour of volunteer work generates exponential meals for your neighbors in need. When you give your time, you're directly improving the lives of your neighbors. From sorting non-perishable goods in our warehouse to providing groceries at our mobile pantries, every volunteer opportunity makes a direct impact on the well-being of our community. Volunteer Opportunities: Sorting Shifts - We need volunteers to help us maintain high-quality standards for all food that is distributed from our facility to the community. As a volunteer in our warehouse, you will sort and inspect donated food or help pack meal kits for our neighbors in need. These opportunities are available to those 16 years of age and older. Mobile Pantry Shifts - Join our Mobile Pantry volunteers to make a direct impact in communities across Jacksonville by helping prepare, bag, and distribute fresh food at rotating outdoor distribution sites. These events operate like a farmers market, with food displayed on tables where local families facing hunger can select what they need, and volunteers assist with carrying items to cars. Since all distributions are held outdoors at various locations throughout the city, volunteers should dress appropriately for weather conditions and be prepared for an active, hands-on experience serving their neighbors. Volunteer Captain Program - Our Volunteer Captain Program offers experienced volunteers the opportunity to take on enhanced leadership roles with specialized training, advanced project responsibilities, and direct collaboration with our staff team. Captain-level volunteers gain access to exclusive equipment training and lead complex, high-impact initiatives that go beyond our standard volunteer opportunities. As a Volunteer Captain, you'll enjoy the prestige and flexibility of building your own schedule independently, bypassing traditional registration requirements while taking ownership of meaningful projects that make a lasting difference. Teen Ambassador Program - The Teen Ambassador Program engages motivated high school students across Jacksonville through leadership development, civic engagement, and hands-on volunteerism. The primary objective of the program is to deepen understanding of hunger disparities in Jacksonville while supporting FNEFL's mission through fundraising and community service. Participating students can earn a certificate of completion and compete for a merit-based $2,000 scholarship. SNAP Enrollment - Our SNAP Enrollment volunteers receive specialized training to help community members navigate the application process for essential food benefits through one-on-one assistance. After completing the required training, volunteers set up recurring appointments at local community centers where they guide individuals through SNAP applications and support them during their interviews. This meaningful program offers scheduling flexibility while providing direct, personalized help to families working to access the nutrition assistance they need. Frequently Asked Questions: How do I sign up? Excellent! The first step in volunteering is to register for an account. Registering as a volunteer is crucial to our ability to plan for your workday and keep you safe in our buildings. Once registered, you can then sign up online for our volunteer opportunities. How do I volunteer with family, friends, or coworkers? We love volunteer groups large and small! If you're volunteering and want to bring along more than just yourself – just click on the "RESPOND AS TEAM" button on the opportunity page and register as a team. You can reserve slots on a shift for your team members, even if they don't have their own email addresses or you don't know who they are yet. It's important that we know how many people will be arriving for shifts so we can have accurate numbers for safety and project planning. Can I just show up? In order to create a safe and enjoyable volunteer experience, every volunteer needs to register in advance and sign up for an opportunity that has available slots in a shift. Our organization relies heavily on volunteer service to complete our mission. It is important for us to have an accurate count of how many volunteers to expect so that we can staff and plan accordingly. Volunteers more than 15 minutes late will not be able to participate as our orientation provides important safety information and project instructions. Age Requirements: Our warehouse shifts and mobile distributions require a minimum age of 10. Youth between the ages of 10-16 must have a guardian present. What kind of work will volunteers be doing? Tasks vary depending on the needs to be accomplished that week. Work may include sorting donated perishable or non-perishable food, packing food into boxes for distribution or pack bags for our Snack Pack program. Volunteers must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. and stand for up 2 to 3 hours at a time. Our volunteer coordinators will provide a brief orientation which includes safety protocols and project explanation. Food Allergies: Feeding Northeast Florida asks volunteers with food allergies to use their best judgment when determining to participate in food sorting or packing shifts. We cannot guarantee an allergy-free environment and strongly advise that volunteers with severe or life-threatening food allergies do not attend food packing events. What should I wear? Closed-toe/closed-heel comfortable, safe footwear is required. No crocs, flip flops or sandals. Please wear appropriate length shorts and no crop tops or tank tops. Our warehouse is not climate controlled, please dress according to the weather. Warehouse Location: 5245 Old Kings Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32254 How do I track my hours? By checking in with our Kiosk or the CauseConnect app, our volunteer management site will log your volunteer hours. How can I print out and share my volunteer hours? You can export your hours from the Track Hours tab in your volunteer profile, or you can download your volunteer resume that highlights your volunteer activity for a selected date range. This print-out includes graphs showing volunteer hours by month and what types of volunteer work has been done. Do you accept matching grants from my company for volunteer work? Yes! Remind your volunteers to take advantage of matching-grants or gifts their organization offers.
News & Press - KIPP Public Charter Schools
The page serves as a central news and media resource for KIPP Public Charter Schools. It includes a press contact section with email ([email protected]) for communications inquiries. The 'KIPP in the Media' section highlights recent media coverage including: The Hill (September 25, 2023) on Congress investing in education; TODAY Show (September 12, 2023) featuring third graders; The Washington Post (September 12, 2023) reporting KIPP charter graduates finish college at higher rates than peers; ABC News (June 9, 2026) on school cellphone bans creating calmer classrooms; Inside FIFA (June 4, 2026) on FIFA President opening a community football pitch in Miami; and First Coast News (May 5, 2026) highlighting a Jacksonville KIPP High School teacher winning the Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching award. The Press Releases section features: KIPP Sets Clear Expectations with New Principles and Tagline (May 14, 2026); Ten KIPP Public School Teachers Honored With $10,000 Award for Classroom Excellence (May 8, 2026); Remembering Doris Fisher (May 5, 2026); and Six KIPP Public Schools Students Win $60,000 Webb Scholarship (April 1, 2026).
Alumni Network
Welcome to the KIPP Alumni Network. There are nearly 85,000 KIPP alumni across the country. As an alum, you have access to all programs for the alumni network. What is the KIPP Alumni Network? Designed inclusively by and for alumni, the KIPP Alumni Network is a place for alums to connect with each other for a lifetime of community, networking, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. Meet KIPP Alums Featured alumni profiles include: Pria Graham, Brian Ward, Charles Taylor, Generra Rodriguez, and Jeremy Brooks.
Our People | Stories
Our People - Get inspired by student talent, teacher passion, and alumni success! Featured Stories: Leslie, Leonardo, and R'mani (KIPP Northern California Public Schools) "There's always been this mindset of -- you're going to go to college no matter what. We're going to prepare you. Don't worry about it." 2026 HBET Winners (Educators) The Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching award honors the legacy of Harriett Ball, a visionary educator and mentor teacher. The KIPP Five (Families) The KIPP Five are principles that determine how adults lead, how teams work, and how students and their families experience KIPP. Stephanie Beltran-Delinois (KIPP DC Public Schools) "I want to be able to show up for children in the ways that they need teachers and leaders to show up for them." Deanrea Sykes (KIPP Tulsa Public Schools) Deanrea Sykes is a KIPP Tulsa alum and current PhD student in Philosophy at Emory. In this discussion, Deanrea reflects on his KIPP experience, the importance of college, his advice for current KIPPsters, and more. Charter Family Hill Day (Families) The mental health crisis and gun violence are urgent issues affecting students and families across the country. Parents and guardians of children who attend public charter schools across the nation came together in Washington, DC to advocate for policies that center the needs and aspirations of their kids. Jaime Bravo (KIPP NYC Public Schools) "The highlight of my day is when kids get the lesson; and them walking away from my class feeling successful, feeling like they've learned." First Class: KIPP Goldberg Scholars (Alumni) "The Goldberg Scholars Program has given me freedom. Freedom to pursue my education and my studies without external pressures such as holding multiple jobs. Freedom to pursue internship opportunities...and freedom in being a college student and enjoying my experience over the past few years in the best way possible." KIPP Chicago Model UN Team (KIPP Chicago) "My favorite part about Model UN is the community that we've built. We're like siblings, and we joke around while also giving each other the feedback that each other needs so we can be our best selves." Ashley Lamour (KIPP NYC Public Schools) "Here at KIPP, I really do feel like my voice is valued. I've been able to have one-on-one conversations with my school leaders about my future, and I feel like my voice is heard and someone is investing within me." Generra Rodriguez (KIPP New Jersey Public Schools) "KIPP introduced us to so many different aspects of the world and just people. And it definitely encouraged my curiosity." Jeremy Brooks (KIPP DC Public Schools) "I think sometimes when we say what we want, we don't aim high enough. I'm going to the moon or past the moon."
What is a Charter School?
What is a Charter School? Charter schools are tuition-free public schools and enrollment is open to all students. They are independently operated schools that run with more flexibility than traditional public schools in exchange for increased accountability. The "charter" that establishes each school is a contract detailing the school's mission, program, performance goals, and methods of assessment. Every public charter school has an authorizer which, subject to state law, may be a district school board, university, Mayor's office, or non-profit organization. Authorizers are responsible for holding charter schools accountable for compliance with their operating agreements or "charters." 5 Facts About Charter Schools Charter schools are public schools. Charter schools are public schools, by definition and in practice. We are publicly funded and state-governed schools, open to all students who live in a given community. Our schools are governed by the same laws as any other public school, and our students must meet the same set of standards, including state testing and graduation requirements. Charter schools are publicly funded. Like any other public school, we rely on public dollars to sustain our work. Charter schools consistently receive less per-pupil funding than traditional district schools: a 2020 report from the University of Arkansas found that this gap is now wider than it's ever been, with charter schools receiving an average of $8,000 less per student than district schools. Ultimately, this shouldn't be a zero-sum game. We need to ensure that all public schools—district, charter, and others—get the funding they need, so that students and families truly have choices when it comes to a high-quality public education. Charter schools are tuition free and open to all. Like all public schools, charter schools are open to any student who lives in the enrollment area. There is no entrance requirement, such as testing or prior academic record. At KIPP, if a school has more families wanting to attend than spaces available, we choose applicants at random through a blind lottery. Charter schools are held accountable for their results. Charter schools are held to the same district and state standards as all other public schools. Our students take the same standardized tests and must meet the same accountability measures. In addition, charter schools are held accountable to an authorizer—a district school board, university, nonprofit organization, or other overseeing body—that reviews their charter on a regular basis and determines whether they are delivering on their promises to students. A charter school that does not meet these academic or financial standards can be shut down. Charter schools offer extracurriculars. Charter schools are about more than just academics. Across the country, KIPP schools offer a wide range of extracurriculars including sports like football, volleyball, soccer, and cheerleading; performing arts programs like theater, dance, and music; visual arts classes; and clubs such as chess, debate, and robotics. All KIPP schools are public charter schools. And yet, not all public charter schools are like KIPP. KIPP is a non-profit network of 279 college-preparatory, public charter schools educating early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school students.
KIPP Public Schools News & Press Hub
KIPP Public Charter School News, Events, and Press Releases For Media Inquiries: Email: [email protected] Download Press Kit Recent News Coverage: - ABC News (June 9, 2026): '1 year into school cellphone bans, educators report calmer classrooms, stronger student connections' - Inside FIFA (June 4, 2026): 'Exactly what FIFA stands for - FIFA President participates in opening of refurbished community football pitch in Miami' - First Coast News (May 5, 2026): 'Jacksonville KIPP High School teacher wins Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching award' - 4WWL (May 4, 2026): 'New Orleans teacher gets Excellence in Teaching Award' Recent Press Releases & Statements: - Press Release (May 14, 2026): 'KIPP Sets Clear Expectations with New Principles and Tagline' - Press Release (May 8, 2026): 'Ten KIPP Public School Teachers Honored With $10,000 Award for Classroom Excellence' - Statement (May 5, 2026): 'Remembering Doris Fisher' - Press Release (April 1, 2026): 'Six KIPP Public Schools Students Win $60,000 Webb Scholarship'
July 2026 City of Jacksonville Events Calendar
Jacksonville.gov - All Events Calendar displaying July 2026 events. The calendar shows the following events: City Council meetings on July 1, 2, and 3 (Re: Fifth Week); Freedom Fest presented by City of Jacksonville MAVD and Wounded Warrior Project on July 3; Food Farmacy by NAS JAX on July 7; Pre-Retirement Seminar for COJ Employees on July 15, 2026; Ethics Training for Boards & Commissions on July 16; and Disability and Adaptive Recreation Expo 2026 on July 24.
Matt Carlucci - Jacksonville City Council Member At-Large Group 4
Born and raised in Jacksonville, Matthew F. "Matt" Carlucci now begins his fifth term as a Jacksonville City Council member, having represented At-Large Group 4 (1987-1994 and 2019-present) and District 5 (1999-2003). In 2001, he served as Council President, providing critical leadership in the wake of 9-11. That same year, Matt was awarded the Jacksonville Historical Society's Preservation Milestone Award for saving Jacksonville's "most extraordinary corner," the Laura Street Trio, from the wrecking ball. Decades later, historic preservation remains a part of his legislative priorities. Founder and owner of the Matthew F. Carlucci Insurance Agency, Inc., Matt has served State Farm clients for more than four decades. He is a former board member of the Jacksonville Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and a past recipient of their Community Service Award. As a University of North Florida (UNF) alumnus, Matt is a past recipient of UNF's Alumnus of the Year. During his collective years in office, Matt has remained a fierce advocate for ethics in government by carrying on the work of his father, the late State Senator Joe Carlucci. Matt authored and championed the 1992 legislation to create the Jacksonville Ethics Commission, and for these efforts, was awarded the Claude J. Yates Award for Outstanding City Council Member on the 25th anniversary of Jacksonville's consolidated government. In 2012, then-Governor Rick Scott appointed Matt to the Florida Commission on Ethics where he served five consecutive years and led efforts to strengthen state ethic laws, culminating in the broadest reforms in the last three decades in Florida. He also served with distinction as the Commission's chair from 2016 to 2017. He has also been recognized by the Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce for excellence in government and is a past recipient of the Charles D. Webb Award for outstanding legislative service. A staunch supporter of parks and resilience efforts, Matt chaired the Council's Special Committee on Resilience and later served as chair of the Environmental Planning Subcommittee. With the goal of addressing the city's ability to swiftly recover from severe weather and flooding, the Committee unanimously approved its final report in February of 2021, which led to the installation of Jacksonville's first-ever Chief Resiliency Officer later that summer. Matt also played a pivotal role in championing the Emerald Trail, as well as riverfront park access throughout Jacksonville's urban core. Matt supports a variety of organizations and local boards, including the Jacksonville Police Council, Communities in Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Theatre Jacksonville, and the Jacksonville Historical Society (JHS). A past president of JHS, Matt also led legislative efforts that established the Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission in 1990. His passion for fostering stronger neighborhoods developed in part from his life-long residence in Jacksonville's historic San Marco community, where he resides with his wife of more than 40 years, Karen. The Carlucci's are proud parents of two sons and is a grandfather four times over. Matt and his family attend Aspire Church San Marco in District 5. And when not at City Hall or serving State Farm clients, you will find him among family and friends—possibly reading presidential biographies, traveling, fly fishing, or walking his Golden, Penny.
KIPP Public Charter Schools | College Preparatory Schools
KIPP Public Charter Schools | College Preparatory Schools Work Hard. Be Bold. KIPP is a tuition-free public charter school network of 279 schools with nearly 210,000 students and alumni across the country. About the KIPP Network - KIPP schools are located across 21 states and Washington D.C. Find a school near you. What is a Charter School? - Charter schools are tuition-free public schools and enrollment is open to all students. Testimonials: "KIPP taught me that if we want to see change in our cities and within our communities, we must be the change we want to see." - Tyra Asberry, Alumna, KIPP New Jersey "KIPP is building a culture where people care for one another. When they say 'Team and Family,' they mean it." - Lindsay Miller, Teacher, KIPP Jacksonville "If your goal is to make the world a better place, there's nowhere better to do it than in the classroom." - Eric Remlinger, Director, KIPP Columbus "KIPP schools work closely with parents to create a great school environment where children learn and grow." - Tafshier Cosby, Parent, KIPP New Jersey News & Updates: - June 9, 2026: ABC News - 1 year into school cellphone bans, educators report calmer classrooms, stronger student connections - June 4, 2026: Inside FIFA - FIFA President participates in opening of refurbished community football pitch in Miami - May 14, 2026: Press Release - KIPP Sets Clear Expectations with New Principles and Tagline - May 5, 2026: Statement - Remembering Doris Fisher
Why Teach at KIPP?
Why Teach at KIPP Public Schools? KIPP teachers are part of a national network that partners with families and communities to create nurturing, rigorous and joyful schools in pursuit of a more just world. Respect: We see the gifts in everyone who walks through the doors of our schools. Especially our teachers. We embrace, honor, and celebrate our differences, and strive to create an environment in which every member of our team can bring their full identity and experience to the workplace and better serve KIPP students. Support: KIPP schools are committed to creating an environment in which all staff are best positioned to succeed in their roles and progress in their careers. Purpose: KIPP teachers find purpose in classrooms that are joyful and demanding, in a supportive community, and in work that truly matters. Work With Us: Building a vibrant and welcoming school community advances our mission of ensuring that every KIPP student graduates with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. Join us on this journey.
Remembering Doris Fisher
May 5, 2026 Remembering Doris Fisher Doris Fisher believed in KIPP before there was a KIPP. When our network was two schools and an idea, she saw a future that did not exist and committed herself to bringing that vision to pass. With her husband Don, she founded the KIPP Foundation so that KIPP could expand to serve kids nationwide and stand as permanent evidence of the transformational power of an excellent education. From that moment forward, she gave herself to the conviction that is our reason for being: every child, regardless of zip code or income, has boundless potential and deserves a school worthy of it. As a founder and board member, Doris championed the work of KIPP with both urgency and heart. She was tireless in recruiting stakeholders to our work, often saying she started each morning with one essential question: Who can I take to a KIPP school today? She knew that our kids, our teachers, and our schools proved themselves—nothing spoke more for the power of a KIPP education than seeing it up close. And she knew that for every student in KIPP, many more deserved the opportunity to receive a KIPP education, and so she was dogged in enrolling anyone she could in our mission. Even as KIPP grew, Doris was clear-eyed about what mattered most. Her devotion to students was personal. Many leaders who operate at scale have trouble seeing the uniqueness of individuals. Doris wasn't one of them. She poured into each KIPPster she encountered. She sought out their stories, stayed in touch over the years as a pen pal and mentor, and took genuine joy in supporting them through their successes and challenges. She measured impact not only in scale, but one child at a time. Doris could have chosen to invest her time and energy anywhere, and she chose KIPP. She dedicated herself wholeheartedly to our mission and to our students and families. She brought a compassion, vision, and deep belief that made KIPP what it is today. Over 200,000 students and alumni, and the 16,000 teammates who serve them, are her legacy—as are the individuals, families, and communities transformed by the power of a KIPP education. One can approach immortality by serving and empowering others, by leaving a part of oneself in the people and institutions one touches. Doris may no longer be with us, but a piece of her lives forever—in the bones of KIPP and in the lives we have changed and in the lives we will.
The KIPP Approach
The KIPP Approach We are a network of 279 schools with more than 16,000 educators and 210,000 students and alumni. Together, we continually raise the bar for teaching and learning, then ensure success in one classroom travels across our network to hundreds more. Our Story Together, our students are lighting ever-wider paths to opportunity and change for themselves, for all those who will follow them, and for us all. High Expectations We prepare every student for college and celebrate all paths to a fulfilling life. Focus on Character We help students foster the social and emotional skills essential for their success and well-being. Healthy, Structured, & Nurturing Environments Our schools provide a healthy, structured, and nurturing environment so that our students thrive and maximize their learning. Highly Effective Teachers & Leaders We empower our best-in-class teachers and leaders to see each student as an individual, matching what sparks their curiosity with what and how we teach. College, Career, and Beyond Through KIPP Forward, we support alumni to discover what a fulfilling life means to them and break through any barrier that dares stand in their way of achieving it.
Careers - KIPP Job Opportunities
Grow with us! With 279 schools and counting, hundreds of job opportunities exist each year to join the KIPP Public Schools team. Teach eager minds or work in key support roles. There's a place for you at KIPP Public Schools. Building a vibrant and welcoming school community advances our mission of ensuring that every KIPP student graduates with the skills and confidence to lead fulfilling lives. This includes a commitment to attracting and developing individuals who understand the experiences of the students and communities we serve. We're looking for: Teachers, Principals and Assistant Principals, Regional Support Staff, KIPP Foundation Staff. Teachers: KIPP teachers find purpose in classrooms that are joyful and demanding, in a supportive community, and in work that truly matters. Principals and Assistant Principals: At KIPP, we believe that an empowered and well-prepared leadership team attracts talented teachers, fosters their growth and development, and creates a culture of excellence for all. Regional Support Staff: KIPP's regional staff support excellence across our schools in key roles like business operations, leadership development, technology, social work, or transportation and food services. KIPP Foundation Staff: Work at the KIPP Foundation supports academic excellence and alignment across all KIPP schools. Current job opportunities are listed below for all open roles across KIPP Regions and the KIPP Foundation. Use the search function and filters to find roles aligned to your location and interest. If you don't see your location, open roles are available in Albany, Atlanta, Colorado, Northern California, North Carolina, Southern California, and Washington, D.C. Note: KIPP regions and the KIPP Foundation are separate entities that employ their own respective staff members and do not share employees.
Our People - Stories
Our People Get inspired by student talent, teacher passion, and alumni success! Leslie, Leonardo, and R'mani "There's always been this mindset of -- you're going to go to college no matter what. We're going to prepare you. Don't worry about it." Filter by: Students Alumni Educators Families Educators 2026 HBET Winners The Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching award honors the legacy of Harriett Ball, a visionary educator and mentor teacher. Families The KIPP Five The KIPP Five are principles that determine how adults lead, how teams work, and how students and their families experience KIPP. Alumni Leslie, Leonardo, and Rmani - KIPP Northern California Public Schools "There's always been this mindset of -- you're going to go to college no matter what. We're going to prepare you. Don't worry about it." Educators Stephanie Beltran-Delinois - KIPP DC Public Schools "I want to be able to show up for children in the ways that they need teachers and leaders to show up for them." Alumni Deanrea Sykes - KIPP Tulsa Public Schools Deanrea Sykes is a KIPP Tulsa alum and current PhD student in Philosophy at Emory. In this discussion, Deanrea reflects on his KIPP experience, the importance of college, his advice for current KIPPsters, and more. Families Charter Family Hill Day The mental health crisis and gun violence are urgent issues affecting students and families across the country. Parents and guardians of children who attend public charter schools across the nation came together in Washington, DC to advocate for policies that center the needs and aspirations of their kids. Educators Jaime Bravo - KIPP NYC Public Schools "The highlight of my day is when kids get the lesson; and them walking away from my class feeling successful, feeling like they've learned." Alumni First Class: KIPP Goldberg Scholars "The Goldberg Scholars Program has given me freedom. Freedom to pursue my education and my studies without external pressures such as holding multiple jobs. Freedom to pursue internship opportunities...and freedom in being a college student and enjoying my experience over the past few years in the best way possible." Students KIPP Chicago Model UN Team - KIPP Chicago "My favorite part about Model UN is the community that we've built. We're like siblings, and we joke around while also giving each other the feedback that each other needs so we can be our best selves." Educators Ashley Lamour - KIPP NYC Public Schools "Here at KIPP, I really do feel like my voice is valued. I've been able to have one-on-one conversations with my school leaders about my future, and I feel like my voice is heard and someone is investing within me." Alumni Generra Rodriguez - KIPP New Jersey Public Schools "KIPP introduced us to so many different aspects of the world and just people. And it definitely encouraged my curiosity." Alumni Jeremy Brooks - KIPP DC Public Schools "I think sometimes when we say what we want, we don't aim high enough. I'm going to the moon or past the moon."
KIPP Public Charter Schools News & Press Hub
The page serves as a centralized news and press resource for KIPP Public Charter Schools. It includes a press contact section with email ([email protected]) for media inquiries. Recent media coverage includes articles from The Hill (September 25, 2023) about congressional education investment, TODAY Show (September 12, 2023) featuring third graders, and The Washington Post (September 12, 2023) reporting that KIPP charter graduates finish college at higher rates than their peers. Recent press releases and statements include: KIPP Sets Clear Expectations with New Principles and Tagline (May 14, 2026), Ten KIPP Public School Teachers Honored With $10,000 Award for Classroom Excellence (May 8, 2026), a statement Remembering Doris Fisher (May 5, 2026), Six KIPP Public Schools Students Win $60,000 Webb Scholarship (April 1, 2026), Jacksonville KIPP High School teacher wins Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching award (May 5, 2026), ABC News coverage on school cellphone bans (June 9, 2026), and Inside FIFA coverage of FIFA President opening refurbished community football pitch in Miami (June 4, 2026).
KIPP Forward
KIPP Forward supports students to choose and prepare for the educational and career path that fits their goals and sense of purpose. Once on their way, KIPP Forward teams help alumni keep moving forward while pursuing their dreams. The KIPP Forward Approach In collaboration with the nearly 400 KIPP Forward counselors across the country, KIPP provides high school students with: - Quality curriculum and college selection support in high school - Guidance during the transition from high school to college - Access to partners that support students on their college and career journey College Knowledge and Career Success The curriculum for 9th-12th grade fosters critical thinking and career exploration, while cultivating students' personal agency in navigating the postsecondary entry process. College Match This program guides students through the process of selecting colleges to apply to—considering academic, financial, and personal factors that would make a school a good fit. Preventing Summer Melt The Challenge: Summer melt is an all-too-common scenario where high school graduates apply and get accepted to college, but never enroll. It can happen when graduates don't receive enough financial aid, miss administrative deadlines, or don't have support from family and friends. Our Approach: KIPP Forward counselors ensure that students and families have the knowledge, skills, perspectives, and resources to avoid summer melt through the Strong Transition initiative during summer months. Testimonials: - Kent Trachte, President of Lycoming College: "The power of the Lycoming College partnership with KIPP lies in our shared commitment to this mission: We change lives." - De'Ja Wood, Duke University '21, KIPP St. Louis Public Schools Alumna: "When we talk about the cost of college, people only think of tuition. The problem is that it's much larger than just tuition." - Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, President of Spelman College: "KIPP schools have established a record of educating high potential students, ready for the academically challenging environment Spelman provides." Partnering For Success KIPP collaborates with a range of quality partners committed to supporting the academic, socioemotional, financial, and career needs of KIPP alumni. College Partners: Through partnerships with more than 90 colleges and universities across the country, KIPP identifies strategies to help close the achievement gap for first-generation college attendees and students of color. College partners include: Duke University (Durham, NC), Howard University (Washington, DC), Lycoming College (Williamsport, PA), University of California Berkeley (Berkeley, CA), and Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN). Career & Education Partners: YouScience, Braven, and Verto support students on their journey from high school to college and careers. Scholarship Partners: Over 200 KIPP alumni have received financial support, internship support, mentoring, and more from national scholarship programs including: Amplify Scholars Program, Dreamscape Scholars Program, Goldberg Scholars Program, Ruth and Norman Rales Scholars Program, and Webb Scholars Program. Additional Partners: - The Steve Fund: The nation's leading organization focused on supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people of color - The Dell Scholars program: Offers comprehensive, individualized support to help students overcome academic challenges, increase financial literacy, and navigate personal circumstances - UNCF: Works to increase the total annual number of African American college graduates - InsideTrack: Uses coaching to support individuals in achieving educational and career goals
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Catty Shack Ranch Celebrates World Wildlife Day
" March 3 is observed globally as World Wildlife Day (WWD). Each year’s event has a different theme and this year’s focus is closely tied to Catty Shack Ranch’s mission, purpose and heart. This is the year of “Big Cats: Predators under Threat.” World Wildlife Day is a day to celebrate the varied forms of flora and fauna found all over the world and to raise awareness of the benefits that protection and conservation of all forms of life provide to mankind. Typically the definition and interpretation of “big cats” includes the species in the genus Panthera – tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards. For WWD, this definition has been expanded to include cheetahs, snow leopards, pumas and clouded leopards. This enlarged collection of cats reaches more of the global (human) population. We all can name some of the threats to existence faced by these big cats (and many other species): – Loss of habitat and loss of prey – Illegal trade and poaching – Human/wildlife conflict – Climate change Behind all these serious threats lie human activities. Just as humans are causing this harm, humans are the only ones who can resolve the growing crises and alter our behaviors to protect, conserve and replenish these majestic species. Consider these somber facts: – The tiger population has dropped 95% in just over 100 years. – The lion population has plummeted 40% in only 20 years. – Despite international commercial trade having been prohibited since 1987, almost every body part of the tiger still has a market. We all can do our part to change the dire future these animals face – become aware, examine and change our habits, educate one another about the values (and right to life) these animals have. Contribute (monetarily and/or through work efforts) to organizations locally, nationally and globally whose mission is to raise awareness of the big cats’ plight. This gives these organizations more resources and more clout to fight for these animals and to avert the growing crises they face. It will be a very sad and tragic day if the only big cats in the world exist in captivity or as mounted specimens in museums. Together we can and must make sure this does not happen. Take a photo with the 2018 Action Card and share on social media to show your support! #WorldWildlifeDay #PredatorsUnderThreat #WWD2018 #DoOneThingToday #iProtectBigCats The post World Wildlife Day 2018 appeared first on Catty Shack Ranch."
Catty Shack Ranch Celebrates World Wildlife Day
" March 3 is observed globally as World Wildlife Day (WWD). Each year’s event has a different theme and this year’s focus is closely tied to Catty Shack Ranch’s mission, purpose and heart. This is the year of “Big Cats: Predators under Threat.” World Wildlife Day is a day to celebrate the varied forms of flora and fauna found all over the world and to raise awareness of the benefits that protection and conservation of all forms of life provide to mankind. Typically the definition and interpretation of “big cats” includes the species in the genus Panthera – tigers, lions, jaguars and leopards. For WWD, this definition has been expanded to include cheetahs, snow leopards, pumas and clouded leopards. This enlarged collection of cats reaches more of the global (human) population. We all can name some of the threats to existence faced by these big cats (and many other species): – Loss of habitat and loss of prey – Illegal trade and poaching – Human/wildlife conflict – Climate change Behind all these serious threats lie human activities. Just as humans are causing this harm, humans are the only ones who can resolve the growing crises and alter our behaviors to protect, conserve and replenish these majestic species. Consider these somber facts: – The tiger population has dropped 95% in just over 100 years. – The lion population has plummeted 40% in only 20 years. – Despite international commercial trade having been prohibited since 1987, almost every body part of the tiger still has a market. We all can do our part to change the dire future these animals face – become aware, examine and change our habits, educate one another about the values (and right to life) these animals have. Contribute (monetarily and/or through work efforts) to organizations locally, nationally and globally whose mission is to raise awareness of the big cats’ plight. This gives these organizations more resources and more clout to fight for these animals and to avert the growing crises they face. It will be a very sad and tragic day if the only big cats in the world exist in captivity or as mounted specimens in museums. Together we can and must make sure this does not happen. Take a photo with the 2018 Action Card and share on social media to show your support! #WorldWildlifeDay #PredatorsUnderThreat #WWD2018 #DoOneThingToday #iProtectBigCats The post World Wildlife Day 2018 appeared first on Catty Shack Ranch."
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