Our People - Get inspired by student talent, teacher passion, and alumni success!

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."