Even during his high school years as a student in Jersey City, Justice Baskin knew he wanted to pursue a service-oriented career. As a student at Caldwell University, this […]
A Day in the Life of a KIPP NJ Special Education Teacher
My name is Maggie Jennings and I’m a learning specialist at KIPP Lanning Square Primary. The best part of being a learning specialist is being on two teams—the 2nd grade […]
KIPP Lanning Square’s Health Center: Elevating Student Health–and Expanding Learning–One Visit at a Time
Like many parents, KIPP Lanning Square mom Anna Martinez is pretty busy. With three children– a kindergartner and first grader at KIPP Lanning Square Primary and a sixth grader at […]
The Road to College Scholarships Starts Here
If you’re the parent of a high school junior or senior, you may notice your student dragging their feet when it comes time to apply for scholarships. From gathering letters […]
Safe on Social: Help Your Child Stay Safe Online Heading into the School Year
It’s a new school year, and for many parents, this means it’s time to take a closer look at how often–and how safely–their children are using social media. Platforms like […]
Transitioning to Middle School is Tough. Here’s How You Can Help Make it Easier for Your Child.
“Who do I sit with at lunch? How can I juggle several classes with different teachers? How much homework will I have?” These are just a fraction of the questions […]
My Child Has an IEP. What’s Next?
Navigating services for a child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) can be tricky. Often, complicated acronyms and a slew of unfamiliar language can make it hard to know how […]
Our Kids Love to Learn, and We Do Too: Our 2019-2020 Academic Priority
Each year, KIPP New Jersey chooses one unifying academic priority to implement across the schools in our network. Often these goals reflect what we want to see taking place in […]
How the School Across the Street Changed My Life—And Helped Me Reach College
This summer, I’m preparing to enter my senior year in college: working at a burger shop, registering for courses, binge-watching “back to school” videos, and completing an internship with KIPP […]
From the Mouths of Teachers: Five Tips to Set Your Child Up for Success This School Year
Summer is winding to an end and it’s time for your child to head back to school. For most families, this means juggling relationships with new teachers, social challenges for […]
