KIPP
Network of college-preparatory charter schools in the United States / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Knowledge is Power Program, commonly known as KIPP, is a network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory public charter schools in low income communities throughout the United States. As of 2009[update], KIPP is North America's largest network of public charter schools.[2] The head offices are in San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C.[3]
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Founded | 1994; 30 years ago |
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Founder | Mike Feinberg Dave Levin |
Type | 501(c)(3) |
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Focus | Educating students nationwide. |
Services | Charter schools |
Affiliations | KIPP Foundation |
Revenue (2016[1]) | $139,512,988 |
Website | www |
110,000 students 270 schools (2021) |
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KIPP was founded in 1994 by Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, two Teach For America corps members, influenced by educator Harriett Ball.[4][5] KIPP was one of the charter school organizations to help produce the Relay Graduate School of Education for teacher training.[6]