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Building English Skills, and Community Connection, for Newark Students

At KIPP Newark, my role as a Multilingual Learner (ML) teacher and leader isn't just about language instruction; it's about…

From Policy to Pedagogy: My Classroom Journey as a Teacher In Residence

My path to the classroom began in college, with a realization: When deciding their careers, my peers would often name…

Legacy, Leadership, and Latinx Heritage Month

From mid-September through mid-October, KIPP New Jersey schools across Camden and Newark celebrate Latinx Heritage Month, a month that honors…

College-Bound: KIPP New Jersey Students Experience College Life at Summer Programs Across the U.S.

This summer, more than one hundred rising KIPP New Jersey seniors participated in programs that took them to colleges as…

Heartbeat Highlights from Camden: Our Kids Will Change the World.

One of the central tenets of our ‘Heartbeat,’ the core values that KIPP New Jersey lives by, is that our…

“I Want Art to be Joyful:” Step Inside Art Class With Mr. B. at KIPP THRIVE Academy!

On a Tuesday in February, Anietie Udo-Bassey (who goes by ‘Mr. B’ with his students) greeted his third grade students…

Building Strong Foundations: KIPP Sumner Elementary Celebrates its Founding Year in Camden

KIPP Sumner Elementary opened its doors in 2022 as KIPP Cooper Norcross Academy’s newest elementary school. Over 100 students walked…

Discovering Their Future: How KIPP NJ High Schools Equip Students for College and Career Success

Across KIPP New Jersey’s three high schools, our students’ journeys towards discovering their career and college pathways are supported by…

IEP Perspectives: Breaking the Stigma & Gaining Understanding in Newark

At KIPP Newark, all of our  teammates are committed to supporting every student that enters their classrooms and partnering with…

Making Space: Navigating Difficult Topics With Your Student

KIPP Newark Lab Academy Dean, Sean Ogunnoiki can still remember the conversation he had with his students after the January…

Welcome to the newly renovated KIPP High School!

School leader Charles Ware was excited to welcome KIPP High School students this August to their new 54,304 square-foot campus…

Lifelong Learners in the Spotlight: Camden!

Our teachers and staff work to draw out our students' innate curiosity every day in our classrooms, whether they’re examining…

“Can You See It?” Our Community Authors in the Spotlight.

Every year, KIPP New Jersey offers students and staff the chance to share their best writing through our community Writing…

Lifelong Learners in the Spotlight: Newark!

Our teachers and staff work to draw out our students' innate curiosity every day in our classrooms, whether they’re examining…

Join Their Journey: A Tale of Two Alumni!

No matter where their journeys take them, we stand beside our graduates as they go after their goals. We love…

Teacher Spotlight: Finding Connection and Inspiration at the 2023 Black Male Educators Connect Conference 

Five educators from KIPP Lanning Square’s campus headed to Philadelphia in November to participate in the Black Male Educators Connect…

Soaring into Summer Reading: Advice & Top Book Recs From Our Schools! 

Summer is almost here, and you’re likely already thinking about how to keep your child engaged over the coming months.…

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