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Bright Futures Ahead: 澳门老人味 Students’ Inspiring Summer Journeys
As we move through another promising school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the remarkable summer…
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澳门老人味 Announces New Superintendent
澳门老人味 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Susan Toth as its new Superintendent, effective October 1, 2024. This…
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School Leader Spotlight: Shantel Sappleton
Meet Shantel Sappleton, School Leader at Leap Academy 锘匡豢 Our school leaders create welcoming, inclusive spaces so that…
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Say Less – American Sign Language Club
ASL is the third most commonly used language in the United States, after English and Spanish, with approximately more than…
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School Leader Spotlight: Rashaand Sass
Meet Rashaand Sass, School leader at Key Academy 锘� Behind every door in our school, you’ll find great…
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School Leader Spotlight: Monique Hardin-Simmons
Meet Monique Hardin-Simmons, School leader at Promise Academy Join us in our mission to build a community that…
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20/20 Vision for All
In this second Golden Opportunity Fund feature, The Learning Center takes a closer look at the critical importance of accurate…
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School Leader Spotlight: Stephanie Beltr谩n-Delinois
Meet Stephanie Beltr谩n-Delinois, School leader at Quest Academy 锘�
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Exploring the World with Virtual Reality
澳门老人味 aims to foster a community of innovation, exploration, and growth. Each October, 澳门老人味 staff are awarded The…
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2024-25 School Uniform Information
As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we wanted to share important information with you regarding school uniforms….
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2024 Summer Meal Program
We are excited to offer free summer meals to ensure all children have access to nutritious food while school is…
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June Spotlight: Journey with the Capital Teaching Residency Program
Catherine Knowles聽 聽|聽 Capital Teaching Residency聽 聽|聽 聽Inspire Academy This month, we visited Inspire Academy to meet up with a…
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Classroom Spotlight: Mrs. Haley Bailey
Mrs. Bailey | Kindergarten Lead | Grow Academy For our May Classroom Spotlight, we spent the day with Mrs. Haley…
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Meet the 2024-25 澳门老人味 Principal-in-Residence Cohort
Introducing the 2024-25 Principal-in-Residence cohort! These remarkable leaders, with years of invaluable experience in teaching and student leadership, are gearing…
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Fueling Legacy: The Bulldog Bodega Story
At 澳门老人味 Legacy College Preparatory, the Bulldog Bodega isn鈥檛 just a place to grab snacks; it鈥檚 a vibrant student-led…
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Classroom Spotlight: Ms. Chanda Key-Curry
Ms. Key-Curry聽 |聽 Kindergarten Teacher聽 |聽 澳门老人味 Arts & Technology This month we stopped by Ms. Chanda Key-Curry’s…
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KCP Students Take Stage During the Words on Fire Festival
Saturday, March 16, students, families, friends and fans of the spoken word gathered for the 4th annual Words on Fire…
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2024-25 School Calendar
We are excited to share with you calendars for the 2024-25 school year. 2024-25 Student Calendar Here are a…
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Staff Spotlight: Lateshia Hawkins
Ms. Tee Hawkins | High School Science Teacher| 澳门老人味 College Preparatory We are thrilled to announce Ms. Lateshia “Ms….
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Be Strong, Be Smart, Be Bold. Bold Girls Society at KCP
Wednesday afternoons come alive on the fifth floor of 澳门老人味 College Prep as 20 high school girls gather for…
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澳门老人味 Alumnus Nina Meyers is Writing Her Own History
Before Nina Meyers was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for Finance and growth equity investor for Goldman…
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Family Spotlight: Ron Davis Sr.
At 澳门老人味, we are privileged to highlight the remarkable contributions of our committed parents. This February, we are honored…
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澳门老人味 College Prep Quiz Bowl Club Takes on It’s Academic
Recently, Joseph Toliver, Trinity McMilan, and Dawit Tefera, members of 澳门老人味 College Prep鈥檚 Quiz Bowl club, had the exciting…
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Staff Spotlight: Marquivious Thomas
Mr. Marquivious Thomas| 6th Grade English Teacher | 澳门老人味 Northeast Academy We are thrilled to announce Mr. Marquivious Thomas…
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Classroom Spotlight: Anthony Thompson-Hagler
Anthony Thompson-Hagler | 2nd Grade Teacher | 澳门老人味 Quest Academy This month we stopped by聽Mr. Anthony Hagler鈥檚聽2nd grade classroom…
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Cultural Exploration at Promise Academy
For 10 years, the Promise Academy Culture Fair has been advocating to foster a deeper understanding of diverse cultures and…
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Legacy College Prep’s NAF Tank Sparks Innovation
In a recent endeavor, Legacy College Prep hosted a NAF Tank competition, drawing inspiration from the popular business reality television…
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Staff Spotlight: Alexis Lane
Alexis Lane | Assistant Teacher | 澳门老人味 Pride Academy We are thrilled to feature Ms. Alexis Lane as KIPP…
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澳门老人味 Community Braves Snow in Honor of MLK Day
On Monday, January 15, the 澳门老人味 community demonstrated its unwavering commitment to unity by participating in the annual MLK…
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Showing the Work: Our School System Focus in Action
澳门老人味 recently hosted three impactful events that underscore our system-wide focus of improving math achievement and growth for all…
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Celebrating African Diasporic Cultures Museum: A Night of Joy, Learning, and Community
On the evening of December 20th, 澳门老人味 College Prep came alive with the vibrant colors, flavors, and rhythms of…
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Family Spotlight – Ms. Erica Henry
Meet Ms. Erica Henry | 澳门老人味 Webb Campus At 澳门老人味, we take immense pride in highlighting the invaluable…
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Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication at 澳门老人味
Celebrating 5 Years of Dedication at 澳门老人味 Recently, we had the incredible privilege of honoring 澳门老人味 staff members…
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KCP Students Say ENOUGH!
At 澳门老人味 College Preparatory, students raise their voices as advocates for change within their community. Recently, they embarked on…
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Staff Spotlight: Miles Edwards
Miles Edwards | 6th Grade Teacher | 澳门老人味 Honor Academy We are thrilled to feature Mr. Miles Edwards as…
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Family Spotlight – Mrs. Jenelle Stubbs-Byrd
Meet Mrs. Jenelle Stubbs-Byrd | Legacy College Preparatory 澳门老人味 takes great pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of our…
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Fashioning a Kinder World
Fashioning a Kinder World 澳门老人味 Spring Academy took a bold approach to Anti-Bullying Awareness Month, organizing an impactful anti-bullying…
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Art, Advocacy, and Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders with Christon Griffith
Art, Advocacy, and Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders with Christon Griffith During National Arts and Humanities Month, we celebrate all the artists…
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Family Spotlight – Ms. Sonya Duke
Meet Ms. Sonya Duke | 澳门老人味 College Preparatory 澳门老人味 takes great pride in recognizing the invaluable contributions of…
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A Day of Wellness and Celebration
We recently gathered at our Benning campus to prioritize the health and well-being of our community with a day dedicated…
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Staff Spotlight: Chavonna Brooks
Chavonna Brooks | Homeroom Teacher | 澳门老人味 KEY Academy We are delighted to showcase Ms. Chavonna Brooks as KIPP…
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School Leader Spotlight: Amber Boothe
Amber Boothe | Principal | 澳门老人味 Connect Academy We are excited to shine a spotlight on Amber Boothe, the…
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Fall Fun at Cox Farms
As the weather cools down and the vibrant hues of autumn take over, 澳门老人味 Public Schools embraced the season…
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Staff Spotlight: Tiffany Bryan
Tiffany Bryan | Music Teacher | 澳门老人味 Promise Academy We want to recognize Ms. Tiffany Bryan as 澳门老人味鈥檚…
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澳门老人味 Students Explore New Horizons
Over the summer, ten聽澳门老人味 College Prep聽students, under the guidance of KIPP Forward鈥檚 college and career counselor Mr. Patrick Wu,…
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Update on Student Transportation for First Week of School
Ahead of the first day of classes on Monday, August 14, 澳门老人味 is working closely with the Office of…
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Staff Spotlight: Stacey McAllister
Stacey McAllister | School Compliance Manager | 澳门老人味 HDQ 澳门老人味 takes immense pride in acknowledging the invaluable contributions…
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澳门老人味 Interns Shine
This summer, 澳门老人味 welcomed a group of talented interns who joined the organization from June to August. These individuals…
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Staff Spotlight: Anthony Guyton
Anthony Guyton | Senior Manager of Post-Secondary Support and College Partnerships | KIPP Forward 澳门老人味 takes immense pride in…
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Staff Spotlight: Erica Newsom
Erica Newsom | Director of School Operations | 澳门老人味 HDQ 澳门老人味 takes great pride in acknowledging and celebrating…
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2023-24 Student Immunization Information
Childhood immunizations are critically important to protect your children from infectious diseases and ensure our school communities are safe and…
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Meet the 2023-24 澳门老人味 Principal-in-Residence Cohort
We are excited to highlight the 2023-24 Principal-in-Residence cohort! Each of these tremendous leaders has spent many years teaching and…
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Junior Spotlights – Joel, Onesti, Ajani & Gabrielle
As we near the end of the school year, we鈥檙e excited to recognize the accomplishments of our junior class at…
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Sophomore Spotlights – C’Jae, Amiin, & Delonte
As the school year draws to a close, it’s an exciting time to celebrate and acknowledge the remarkable achievements of…
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Freshmen Spotlights – Gionni, Nina, Joi & King
As we approach the end of the school year, it is a time of celebration and recognition for the newest…
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School Leader Spotlight: Ketica Guter
Ketica Guter | Principal | 澳门老人味 Valor Academy We are excited to spotlight Ketica Guter, the principal of KIPP…
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Recapping Our Annual Young Men’s Empowerment Summit
Every spring semester, our community engagement team hosts a Young Men鈥檚 Empowerment Summit for 澳门老人味 male-identifying students in 7th鈥�12th…
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Family Spotlight – Mr. Davis & Ms. Jones
Meet Mr. Davis & Ms. Jones | 澳门老人味 Douglass Campus 澳门老人味 takes immense pride in honoring and celebrating…
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Staff Spotlight – Christopher Richardson
Meet Mr. Christopher Richardson | 5th Grade Teacher | 澳门老人味 Honor Academy We want to recognize Mr. Christopher Richardson…
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School Leader Spotlight: Erin Huseby
Erin Huseby | Director | 澳门老人味 Virtual Learning Program We are excited to shine a spotlight on Erin Huseby,…
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Family Spotlight – Mr. & Mrs. Jefferson
Meet Mr & Mrs. Jefferson | 澳门老人味 Benning Campus 澳门老人味 takes pride in celebrating the invaluable contributions of…
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Staff Spotlight – Lauren Brinkley
Meet Ms. Lauren Brinkley | 7th & 8th Grade Science Teacher | 澳门老人味 KEY Academy We want to recognize…
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School Leader Spotlight: Donyale Butler
Donyale Butler | Principal | 澳门老人味 Inspire Academy Donyale Butler is the founding principal of our newest elementary school,…
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Family Spotlight – Ms. Lovlonda Pinkston
Meet Ms. Lovlonda Pinkston | 澳门老人味 Shaw Campus 澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families…
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Staff Spotlight – Dionne Cooley
Meet Ms. Dionne Cooley | Computer Science Teacher | 澳门老人味 Promise Academy We want to recognize Ms. Dionne Cooley…
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2023-24 School Calendar
We鈥檙e excited to share important dates and changes for the 2023-24 school year! PreK3-8th Grade Student Calendar High School Student…
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2023 GEMS Summit Recap
The Annual GEMS Summit Every spring semester, our community engagement team hosts a GEMS summit for 澳门老人味 women-identifying students…
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School Leader Spotlight – Cynthia David
Cynthia David I Principal I Honor Academy Cynthia David is the principal of our newest middle school, 澳门老人味 Honor…
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Family Spotlight – Mrs. Crystal Harper
Meet Mrs. Crystal Harper | 澳门老人味聽Benning Campus 澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in…
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Staff Spotlight – Fatima Taha
Meet Ms. Fatima Taha |聽Special Education Teacher | 澳门老人味 Legacy College Prep We want to recognize Ms. Fatima Taha…
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School Leader Spotlight: Patrice Billups
Meet Ms. Patrice Billups | School Leader | 澳门老人味 Legacy College Preparatory Patrice Billups is the principal of…
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Family Spotlight – Ms. Leslie Bilbrue
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in the community. This month, we’re spotlighting Ms. Leslie…
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2023 MLK Parade Recap
The Annual Peace March Every third Monday of January, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, who…
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Staff Spotlight – Yasmeen Warner
Yasmeen Warner | Manager of Culture & Operations | 澳门老人味 Headquarters We want to recognize Yasmeen Warner as KIPP…
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Solar Site Tour Sparks Interest
Last month, students from 澳门老人味 College Preparatory鈥檚 environmental science class joined representatives from the DC government and the business…
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Winter Varsity Basketball Schedule 2023
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer for our students! High School Schedules for boys…
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School Leader Spotlight – Stephanie Beltr谩n Delinois
Meet Mrs. Stephanie Beltr谩n Delinois | School Leader | Quest Academy Stephanie Beltr谩n-Delinois is the newest principal of Quest Academy…
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Staff Spotlight – Ms. Nicole Hayes
Meet Ms. Nicole Hayes | Physical Education Teacher | 澳门老人味 Northeast Academy We want to recognize Ms. Nicole Hayes…
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Parent Spotlight – Mrs. Shaniola Arowolaju
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in the community. This month, we’re spotlighting Mrs. Shaniola…
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2022 Student Safety Forum Recap
We remain committed to amplifying the voices of our students and families. On Saturday, December 3, our community engagement team…
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Staff Spotlight – Ms. Tinika Edwards
Meet Ms. Tinika Edwards | Kindergarten Special Education Teacher | 澳门老人味 Grow Academy We want to recognize Ms. Tinika…
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New School Leaders for 2022-23
New School Leader Appreciation We want to recognize our new school leaders Jessie Pertuz – Lead Academy;聽Sheila Lewis – Discover…
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Parent Spotlight – October 2022
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our families in the community. This month, we’re spotlighting聽Ms. Markeisha George,…
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Staff Spotlight – October 2022
Ashley Carter | Director of Capital Teaching Residency | 澳门老人味 Headquarters We want to recognize Ashley Carter as KIPP…
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Parent Spotlight -September 2022
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parent Spotlight….
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Staff Spotlight – September 2022
Meet Mr. Michael Connolly | Physical Education Teacher | 澳门老人味 Inspire Academy We are excited to announce that Mr….
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High School Fall 2022 Sports Schedule
The Fall season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer for our students! High School Schedules for…
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Middle School Fall 2022 Sports Schedule
The fall season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer for our students! Middle School Schedules for…
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Monkeypox Information for Families
We have been carefully monitoring the news regarding monkeypox. First and foremost, 澳门老人味 is committed to maintaining a safe…
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Introducing Shannon Hodge, 澳门老人味’s New President
Over the past few month’s we鈥檝e undertaken an extensive engagement and selection process to find a truly exceptional leader to…
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2022-23 School Calendar
We鈥檙e excited to share important dates and changes for the 2022-23 school year! Full 2022-23 PreK3 – 8th Grade Calendar…
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Before & Aftercare Registration Open
澳门老人味 Families, We鈥檙e excited to welcome you and your children back for another school year in August! As a…
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Staff Spotlight – July 2022
Meet Kristin Jackson| Director of Development | 澳门老人味 Headquarters We want to recognize Kristin Jackson as 澳门老人味鈥檚 July…
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Introducing our New President
Update Sent to the 澳门老人味 Community on July 11, 2022: I鈥檓 writing today to share a disappointing update about…
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Staff Spotlight – June 2022
Meet Mr. Maurice Williams | Early Childhood Resident | LEAP Academy We would like to recognize Mr. Maurice Williams as…
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Celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May marks the start of Asian American & Pacific Islander(AAPI) Heritage聽 Month.聽 In 1992, Congress passed a law to formally…
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Staff Spotlight-May 2022
Meet Ms. LaTeasha Squirrell | Mental Health Practitioner | Lead Academy Ms. LaTeasha Squirrell is the mental health practitioner at…
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Class Of 2022 Travel Grants
The KIPP Forward team gave out 30 travel grants to seniors from 澳门老人味 College Preparatory and 澳门老人味 Legacy…
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Women’s History Month – Faith Jones Spotlight
Faith Jones – 澳门老人味 College Prep ’22 Say hello to this current 澳门老人味 College Preparatory senior and master…
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Update on COVID Testing, Masking, & Our COVID Protocols
澳门老人味 Families, We wanted to share our new plans for COVID testing and masking moving forward. As always, we…
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KCP & Legacy OSSE Scholars
The OSSE Scholars Summer Enrichment Program provides high-achieving students the opportunity to attend top tier universities and take exciting and…
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Teacher Spotlight- March 2022
Meet Ms. Tera McGee | Capital Teaching Resident | Grow Academy Ms. Tera McGee is a current resident in KIPP…
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Women’s History Month – Parent Spotlight
Shandeliha Walker Shandeliha Walker is a second semester grad student for mental health counseling. She graduated with a humans relations…
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Women鈥檚 History Month 鈥� Teacher Spotlight
Alicia Pinkett – 澳门老人味 KEY Academy Born and raised in Washington, DC , Alicia Pinkett began loving art from…
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Women’s History Month – Samiyah Green Spotlight
Samiyah Green- 澳门老人味 College Prep ’22 Say hello to this phenomenal 澳门老人味 College Preparatory student, Samiyah Green!…
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Teacher Spotlight- February 2022
Meet Ms. Lina Perez | Seventh & Eighth Grade Science Teacher | AIM Academy Ms. Lina Perez is the seventh…
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DC Health Updates to Quarantines
澳门老人味 Families, In recent weeks, DC Health has made adjustments to their COVID quarantine protocols. As with each new…
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2022 KIPP Alumni Accelerator Fellowship
KIPP Alumni Accelerator Fellowship Now in its fifth year, the KIPP Alumni Leadership Accelerator aims to support KIPP alumni in…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� January 2022
Meet Mr. Mabayoje Solarin | Fifth & Sixth Grade Math Teacher | KEY Academy Mr. Mabayoje Solarin is the fifth…
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澳门老人味 Leadership Update
Earlier this week we shared with the 澳门老人味 community that, after 16 years, Allison Fansler will be transitioning out…
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Rapid Testing Results
All 澳门老人味 staff and students are required to submit proof of their COVID rapid test results to return to…
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Revised Winter Break Return Plans
澳门老人味 Families, The weather has thrown our Winter Break return plans a curveball! Given the extension of the snow…
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Updated Winter Break Return Plans – Out of Date
PLEASE VISIT THIS PAGE FOR OUR MOST UP TO DATE PLANS 澳门老人味 Families, We hope you鈥檝e had a wonderful…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� December 2021
Meet Ms. Andraya Mays | Eighth Grade English Teacher | Valor Academy Ms. Andraya Mays is an eighth-grade English teacher…
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Teacher Spotlight — November 2021
Meet Ms. Darees Shields | Ninth Grade Algebra 1 Teacher | 澳门老人味 College Preparatory Ms. Darees Shields is a…
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OneSight Vision Clinic at 澳门老人味鈥檚 Douglass Campus
OneSight Vision Clinic at 澳门老人味鈥檚 Douglass Campus In collaboration with OneSight, we are providing free vision services for KIPP…
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Meet our KIPP Forward & College and Career Counseling Teams
Our KIPP Forward and College & Career Counseling teams ensure that all 澳门老人味 alumni have the tools, support, and…
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Celebrating & Honoring Indigenous Peoples鈥� Day
Indigenous Peoples鈥� Day celebrates and honors Native American peoples, and Indigenous populations across the United States. Centering on themes of…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� September 2021
Meet Ms. Manuela Ellison | Assistant Teacher | 澳门老人味 Connect Academy Manuela Ellison is an assistant teacher at KIPP…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� August 2021
Meet Mrs. Rayshawn Graham | Lead Teacher | 澳门老人味 KEY Academy Mrs. Rayshawn Graham is a fifth-grade lead teacher…
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2021-22 School Calendar
We are excited to reopen our schools in August and welcome KIPPsters back to in-person learning! We have truly missed…
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Important Family Summer Updates & Reminders
Dear 澳门老人味 Families, We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer! With the first day of school a little…
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COVID-19 Vaccination Resources & Information
As our city and country continue to take steps toward bringing an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, the role of…
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Virtual School Option for Medically Vulnerable Students
澳门老人味 Families, We are excited to welcome your children back to our school buildings in August. As a reminder,…
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5 Things to Know About the 2021-22 School Year
澳门老人味 Families, As we wrap up the school year, we wanted to share important updates about what to expect…
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Celebrating our Asian American and Pacific Islander Team and Family
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Our 澳门老人味 AAPI teammates play an essential role in…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� May 2021
Meet Ms. Deja Acree | Second Grade Lead Teacher | 澳门老人味 Promise Academy Ms. Deja Acree is a…
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澳门老人味 Student Receives $60,000 from the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program
Washington, D.C. 鈥� May 3, 2021 鈥� Today the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) Foundation and the Sheryl Sandberg and…
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Chauvin Verdict + Pausing Operations Tomorrow
澳门老人味 Families, Almost a year ago today, we watched as another visceral example of America’s history of systemic injustice…
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Teacher Spotlight – April 2021
Meet Ms. Amber Eby / Special Education English Teacher / 澳门老人味 Somerset Preparatory Our April Teacher Spotlight is…
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Seniors Speak: Celebrating the Acknowledgements of the Class of 2021
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
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Meet the 2021-22 澳门老人味 Principal-in-Residence Cohort
Great leaders are an essential part of building loving, identify-affirming, and high-achieving schools! We are excited to highlight the 2021-22…
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Teacher Spotlight – March 2021
Meet Ms. ShaTira Waller / STEM Teacher / 澳门老人味 AIM Academy Ms. ShaTira Waller is a fifth grade STEM…
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Seniors Speak: Celebrating the Achievements of the Class of 2021
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
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KIPP in the Community: February 2021
February is Black History Month. Black History Month is an opportunity to commemorate the African diaspora, going beyond stories of…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� February 2021
Meet Ms. Sheilia Russell / Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Arts & Technology Academy Ms. Sheilia Russell is a Kindergarten…
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Seniors Speak: Advice From the Class of 2021
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
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Seniors Speak: Celebrating the Aspirations of the Class of 2021
From looking back on their academic journey to this point, to looking forward to embarking on new journeys and career,…
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KIPP in the Community: December 2020
Happy Holidays! Last month was filled with exciting news across our 澳门老人味 family, including our partnership with ProjectGiveBack to…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� October 2020
Meet Mr. Adam Corbin | 11th Grade AP English Teacher | 澳门老人味 College Preparatory Mr. Adam Corbin is…
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澳门老人味 Welcomes New Chair of the Board of Directors
We鈥檙e thrilled to share that 澳门老人味鈥檚 board of directors has elected Anthony Lewis to serve as the next chair….
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Halloween Safety Tips
Planning to celebrate Halloween with your family this year? Before you grab a candy bag, be sure to check out…
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KIPP in the Community: Fall 2020
Happy Fall! September and October, much like the former half of the year, has been a learning experience for the…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� September 2020
Meet Mr. Christopher Richardson | Fourth-Grade Lead Teacher | 澳门老人味 Honor Academy Mr. Christopher Richardson is a fourth-grade…
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Lead Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School
澳门老人味 Lead Academy, a public charter school in the Shaw neighborhood of Ward 6, has been named a 2020…
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Wifi & Internet Connectivity Tips
澳门老人味 is committed to supporting students鈥� connectivity to promote remote learning success. Below is a list of helpful tips…
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澳门老人味 Announces New Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer
This summer we have been busier than ever planning for a school year that will be unlike any other. As…
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Friday, August 28: Day of Virtual Learning
澳门老人味 Schools will be closed on Friday, August 28 in honor of the Commitment March and the 57th anniversary…
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Creating a Learning Space at Home
Learning from home happens in many different ways – Zoom, play, cooking, time outside, and more! Here are some tips…
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ReOpening Updates + Select Learning Model by Friday, July 17
澳门老人味 Families,聽 We want to thank all of our parents.聽 We know that this time period has brought even…
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2020-21 School Calendar Update
Dear 澳门老人味 Families, We hope the start of summer finds your family healthy and safe. While we are still…
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澳门老人味 Schools Closed Tuesday, June 2
澳门老人味 Team & Family, I am frustrated. I am angry. And I demand that things change in this country…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� May 2020
Meet Ms. Brianna Cutler | Capital Teaching Resident | 澳门老人味 Grow Academy The聽Capital Teaching Residency聽at 澳门老人味 is…
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KIPP in the Community – May 2020
Happy May! It’s been a different month, but we were proud to celebrate both Teacher Appreciation Week and Parent Appreciation…
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澳门老人味 Senior Named 2020 Amplify Scholar
As students across the country wind down the final weeks of school, albeit in a vastly different situation than probably…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� April 2020
Meet Ms. Stephanie Mejia | 6th Grade Lead English Teacher | 澳门老人味 Valor Academy Ms. Stephanie Mejia聽is a…
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Stories of Support 鈥� Courtney
As the current public health emergency swept across the United States, Courtney was in her sophomore year of college at…
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Stories of Support 鈥� Brandy
Throughout her college journey, the support of KIPP Through College & Career has been a constant as Brandy concludes her…
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Important Update on Remainder of the 2019-20 School Year
Families, I am grateful for all of your support as we鈥檝e transitioned to remote learning over the past month. You…
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Stories of Support 鈥� Sebastian
Sebastian is a freshman at North Carolina A&T and a graduate of 澳门老人味 College Preparatory. Before the current public…
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Spring Break “Virtual” Camp Schedule
Spring Break may look a bit different this year for KIPPsters across the District, but follow along on our Instagram…
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COVID-19 Family Resource Center
As we navigate the current public health emergency, the well-being of our students and families remains our top priority.聽We recognize…
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KIPP in the Community – March 2020
Hot Topics: Although we are in unprecedented times, the resilient spirit of the 澳门老人味 community continues to push forward….
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Teacher Spotlight – March 2020
Meet Ms. Joneisha Moore | 9th Grade Lead Teacher | 澳门老人味 College Preparatory Ms. Joneisha Moore聽is a ninth-grade…
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澳门老人味 Closes 3/16 – 3/31 + Remote Learning Plans
澳门老人味 Families, This morning, Mayor Bowser announced the closure of schools in the District of Columbia to slow the…
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KIPP in the Community – February 2020
Hot Topics: The prominent historian Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week, which later became Black History Month to celebrate…
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Conversations on Cultural Competence Empower Educators at Promise Academy
As cornerstones of communities, school systems play an influential role in catalyzing a more just and equitable society. To that…
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Teacher Spotlight – February 2020
Ms. Chentese Stewart聽is a fourth-grade lead teacher at 澳门老人味 Lead Academy and February’s Teacher Spotlight! Ms. Stewart is an…
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澳门老人味 Monthly Sports Report – February 2020
Welcome to the 澳门老人味 Monthly Sports Report! Your place for the latest news and highlights from across 澳门老人味…
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KIPP in the Community – January 2020
This month we celebrate history and the future! We are incredibly excited about what we have planned for February, our…
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Black Mentorship & Educators Network Aims to Increase Representation of Black Male Educators at 澳门老人味
Despite students of color comprising more than half of classroom populations in the United States, black males make up only…
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Catching Up With 澳门老人味 College Preparatory and Somerset College Preparatory’s Class of 2020
It鈥檚 January of the class of 2020鈥檚 senior year. Our seniors have been hard at work to ensure a strong…
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Teacher Spotlight鈥擩anuary 2020
Meet Mr. Edward Kirkland | Lead Math Teacher | 澳门老人味 Somerset Preparatory Academy Mr. Edward Kirkland is a…
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Parent Spotlight 鈥� January 2020
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parents of…
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KIPP in the Community – 2019 Year in Review
As we bring this year and decade to a close, it is with much gratitude we look back on a…
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Voices of Capital Teaching Residents
聽As we kick-off the new year, we wanted to share directly from our Residents about why they chose to join…
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Arts & Technology Academy Teacher Brings Holiday Cheer to KIPPsters
The holidays are a time of family, food, gifts a celebration. While it鈥檚 a time of year most of us…
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At The Learning Center, Real-World Connections Being Built Through Art
鈥淭here Are No Mistakes in Art,鈥� is a message that sprawls across the whiteboard in Ms. Shaquanda Day鈥檚 art classroom…
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Teacher Spotlight – December 2019
Meet Ms. Astrid Martinez | 6th Grade Science Teacher | 澳门老人味 Northeast Academy Ms. Astrid Martinez is a sixth…
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Parent Spotlight – December 2019
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parents of…
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澳门老人味 Launches Vice Principal Application
Apply to join the 澳门老人味 team as a vice principal for the 2020-21 school year!聽 Help lead a group…
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KIPP in the Community – November 2019
As we begin to wind down the year, this November there was a heavy emphasis on advocacy and inclusion as…
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Staff Spotlight – November 2019
Meet Ms. Jade鈥� Forde / Social Worker / 澳门老人味 College Preparatory As students at 澳门老人味 develop the knowledge,…
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澳门老人味 Middle School Boys & Girls Basketball Schedule
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on 澳门老人味!聽 Schedules for boys and girls…
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澳门老人味 High School Boys and Girls Basketball Schedule
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on 澳门老人味! Schedules for boys and girls…
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LEGO Robotics Clubs “STEM”-ulate Learning for KIPPsters
While LEGOs are a ubiquitous childhood toy, for KIPPsters at 澳门老人味 middle schools, they are tools used to help…
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KIPP in the Community – October 2019
Advocacy and engagement are the bedrock of the Community Engagement Team. Through our work, we seek to ensure that the…
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澳门老人味 Spring Academy Hosts Annual Literacy Night
Last week,聽澳门老人味 Spring Academy held its annual Spring Literacy Night event for students and families. Families in attendance walked…
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KIPPsters鈥� Creativity Shines Through Sole Sessions
Sole Sessions is a program piloted last year by Mr. Romero Ross through the School & Classroom Investment Grant at…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� October 2019
Meet Ms. Bridget Dean / 6th & 8th Grade English Language Arts Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 AIM Academy Ms….
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October Parent Spotlight 鈥� Mrs. Sherika Roberts
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parents of…
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School Leader Spotlight: Shantel Sappleton, 澳门老人味 LEAP Academy
For Shantel Sappleton, 澳门老人味 LEAP Academy’s principal, the journey to becoming a school leader began in her mother’s home…
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KIPP in the Community – September 2019
Happy Fall! September was an exciting month for our team. It was full of highlights in academics and around the…
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澳门老人味 Heights Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School
澳门老人味 Heights Academy, a public charter school in the Anacostia neighborhood of Ward 8, has been named a 2019…
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澳门老人味 Hosts 8th Annual Citywide College Fair
More than 200 students and families from 澳门老人味 College Preparatory, Somerset College Preparatory, and schools across the District attended…
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School Leader Spotlight: Kenya Wilson, 澳门老人味 WILL Academy
Kenya Wilson is in her first year as a school leader at 澳门老人味 WILL Academy, but brings a wealth…
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School Leader Spotlight: Caroline Frye, 澳门老人味 Lead Academy
Coming from a family of educators Caroline Frye, principal of聽澳门老人味 Lead Academy, always envisioned herself inside the classroom. “I…
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School Leader Spotlight: Ashley Peel, 澳门老人味 Grow Academy
Before she became 澳门老人味 Grow Academy鈥檚 school leader for the 2019-20 school year, Ashley Peel was a Resident in…
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KIPP in the Community – August 2019
We are excited to dedicate this Back to School edition of KIPP in the Community to Ward 8! As someone…
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Career Fellows Program Increases Career Exposure for 澳门老人味 Students and Alumni
Earlier this summer, 澳门老人味 piloted the Career Fellows Program to increase exposure to career-related opportunities for students and alumni….
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澳门老人味 Middle School Fall Sports Schedules
Fall Sports season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on 澳门老人味!聽 Schedules for fall sports…
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澳门老人味 High School Fall Sports Schedules
Fall Sports season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on 澳门老人味!聽 Schedules for all fall…
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School Leader Spotlight: Miriam Darby, 澳门老人味 Heights Academy
Spend even a few moments with Heights Academy school leader Miriam Darby, and her passion for empowering students and commitment…
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澳门老人味 Public Schools remain highest performing in the District
Today, the District of Columbia鈥檚 Office of the State Superintendent of Education released 2018-19 scores for all DC schools鈥� performance…
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School Leader Spotlight: Rashaand Sass, 澳门老人味 KEY Academy
Rashaand Sass casts a distinct figure as he walks the halls of 澳门老人味 KEY Academy. Personable, with an almost…
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New Before and After School Care Providers for 2019-20 School Year
We鈥檙e excited to announce our before and after-school care providers for the 2019-20 school year! 澳门老人味 is committed to…
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2019-20 Academic Calendars
With the 2018-19 school year in the books, we’re excited to share important dates for the 2019-20 school year! Download…
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澳门老人味 launches the Executive School Leader Residency
As 澳门老人味 prepares to grow our current high schools and open a new campus for students in grades 9…
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KIPP Through College & Career Hosts Annual Alumni Success Summit
KIPP Through College & Career (KTC) hosted its annual KIPP Alumni Success Summit (KASS) last week. With more than 150…
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Innovation and Excellence Celebrated During Annual KIPPx Project Showcase
澳门老人味 is dedicated to providing students in the District of Columbia with a world-class education, which is why we…
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How This Resident is Thriving With Purpose and Passion Through the Capital Teaching Residency
The Capital Teaching Residency at 澳门老人味 is a three-year program that offers individuals the opportunity to gain the skills…
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KIPP in the Community – May 2019 Edition
This month, as a community, we really saw the fruits of our collective labor.聽 From the Citywide Safe Passage Convening…
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Parent Spotlight 鈥� May 2019
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parents of…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� May 2019
Meet Ms.聽Katie Raz /聽Lead Art Teacher /聽澳门老人味 Promise Academy Take a quick scan of the third floor of KIPP…
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Seniors Celebrated on College & Career Signing Day
As the class of 2019 filled 澳门老人味 College Preparatory鈥檚 gymnasium for our annual College and Career Signing Day, they…
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Students Advocate For Safe Passage Solutions at Citywide Convening
Through our partnership with the Deputy Mayor for Education鈥檚 Office, 澳门老人味 has hosted a series of Safe Passage town…
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Panthers’ Historic Win Recognized by D.C. City Council
The 澳门老人味 College Preparatory boys鈥� basketball team, winners of the inaugural DCSAA Class A state championship, were recognized by…
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Future Ready: How the NAF Academy of Finance is Preparing Students for Success
Through a partnership with 澳门老人味 College Preparatory and the National Academy Foundation (NAF), the NAF Academy of Finance launched…
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KIPP in the Community – April 2019
Spring is underway! April which is always a season of blossoming, witnessed our students blossom. 聽From championships to career days…
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澳门老人味 College Preparatory Spring Sports Schedule
Spring sports season is in full swing! Find out when and where you can cheer on your KCP Panthers below.聽…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� April 2019
Meet Ms. Emily Coleman | PreK4 Lead Teacher | 澳门老人味 Connect Academy In becoming a PreK4 lead teacher…
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Seniors Speak: Talking College and Future Goals
Spring can be a whirlwind for high school seniors. From planning for graduation to searching for prom outfits and preparing…
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April Parent Spotlight 鈥� Ms. Crystal Gray
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parents of…
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澳门老人味 Northeast Academy Wins 2019 KIPP Cup
Move over, March Madness there鈥檚 another spring basketball tournament you need to be aware of! The 2019 KIPP Cup took…
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KIPProm 2019 Benefits College-Aged KIPPsters
The 4th annual KIPProm successfully benefits the KIPP Through College & Career program. Thank you to all who joined us…
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KIPP in the Community – March 2019
“I raise up my voice鈥攏ot so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard.” 鈥昅alala…
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KCP Theater Soars to New “Heights” in it’s Seventh Production
The spring musical has become a tradition at 澳门老人味 College Preparatory over the years. After wowing audiences last year…
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Alumni Spotlight 鈥� ANC Commissioner Lawrence Davin
Our students are the next generation of leaders, which is why we鈥檙e proud to spotlight newly elected ANC Commissioner and…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� March 2019
Meet Ms. Tyresha Williams | Special Education Teacher | The Learning Center 澳门老人味 has grown and undergone many changes…
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Teachers Pilot New Personalized Learning Technology
Last week, we celebrated the work of this year’s Personalized Learning Pilot Project Cohort. This group of dedicated teachers, occupational…
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KIPP in the Community – February 2019
鈥淲e all have dreams. In order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication,…
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澳门老人味 and Redskins Charitable Foundation Bring 鈥淟oads鈥� of Support to KIPPsters
澳门老人味 and the Redskins Charitable Foundation recently cut the ribbon on a partnership to help eliminate one barrier toward…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� February 2019
Meet Ms. Xenia Perry | 9th Grade World History Teacher | 澳门老人味 College Preparatory High school is one of…
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February Parent Spotlight: Ms. AQuia Bratcher & Ms. Crystal Vaughn
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parents of…
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澳门老人味 Honors Parents During Parent Appreciation Night
Parental involvement is a cornerstone of a great education, and we were honored to recognize the contributions of many of…
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Black History Month at 澳门老人味
Happy Black History Month! Across our schools, KIPPsters are gearing up to celebrate the many accomplishments of Black people. In…
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2nd Annual Young Men’s Empowerment Summit
On Saturday, February 9, middle and high school students from 澳门老人味 and other DC area schools enjoyed a full…
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KIPP in the Community – January 2019
In the fall, we kicked off聽a series of conversations between聽澳门老人味 College Preparatory聽high school students and D.C. Councilmembers called 鈥淎…
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Five Steps to Being a Strong Capital Teaching Resident Applicant
澳门老人味鈥檚 Capital Teaching Residency is a highly selective and nationally recognized teaching program that produces a pipeline of highly…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� January 2019
Meet Ms.聽Miata Smith-Bunai / Kindergarten聽Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Discover Academy Coming from a family of educators Miata Smith-Bunai, Kindergarten…
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Resources for Families Impacted by the Government Shutdown
The well-being of our students and families is a top priority for 澳门老人味. With the government shutdown continuing, we…
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Parent Spotlight – Mr. Eric Curry
Stepping into the spotlight this month is Eric Curry; renowned touring musician and 澳门老人味 WILL Academy parent. As an…
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Alumni Practice Career Skills During Annual KIPP Through College & Career Networking Event
The聽KIPP Through College & Career team recently hosted their Annual Networking Event with more than 100 澳门老人味 alumni and…
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Parent Spotlight 鈥� Mr. Mark Sands
We鈥檙e proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parent Spotlight. Inside this…
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KIPP in the Community – 2018 Year in Review
As聽we close out another terrific year, we’re excited to have the opportunity to reflect on all we accomplished together. We’d…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� December 2018
Meet Ms. Rebecca Nasuti /3rd Grade Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Spring Academy Rebecca Nasuti, third grade lead teacher at…
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澳门老人味 College Preparatory Boys and Girls Basketball Schedule
Basketball season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on the KCP Panthers!聽 Schedules for boys and…
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Confidence Through Comedy: How Improv is Empowering Educators
The Capital Teaching Residency at 澳门老人味 is a three-year program that offers individuals the opportunity to gain the skills…
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Parent Spotlight 鈥� Ms. Dominique Little
We鈥檙e proud to celebrate the contributions of our parents in the community with the 澳门老人味 Parent Spotlight. Inside this…
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KIPP in the Community – November 2018 Edition
Hot Topic: This fall, we kicked off聽a series of conversations between聽澳门老人味 College Preparatory聽high school students and D.C. Councilmembers called…
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Teacher Spotlight 鈥� November 2018
Meet Ms. Jannette Alston /7th Grade Science Lead Teacher聽/聽澳门老人味 KEY Academy 澳门老人味 KEY Academy resides in Washington D.C.鈥檚…
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Smilow Campus Launches First Pretty Brown Girls Club
On Wednesday, November 7, the 澳门老人味 Smilow campus launched the first Pretty Brown Girl D.R.E.A.M program in the Washington,…
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Valor Academy Kicks-Off Creative Writing Club
The Creative Writing Club at 澳门老人味 Valor Academy offers middle school students the opportunity to improve their abilities as…
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KIPP in the Community – October 2018
Hot Topic In October we kicked off a series of conversations between 澳门老人味 College Preparatory (KCP) students and D.C….
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A Seat at the Board: Inside the 澳门老人味 Ambassador Board
澳门老人味 recently hosted its first Ambassador Board meeting of the 2018-19 school year, and we鈥檙e excited to highlight this…
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Teacher Spotlight – October 2018
Meet Ms. Veronica Almario / Kindergarten Teacher聽/聽澳门老人味 Grow Academy After teaching聽 first grade for seven years, Veronica Almario, Kindergarten…
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Panther Pride Celebrated During Homecoming Week
Excitement, creativity, and most of all school spirit were on full display last week as our KIPPsters at 澳门老人味…
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澳门老人味 Votes
One of the most important ways we can affect change in the world around us is by voting. Whether this…
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KIPP in the Community – September 2018
Hot Topic This year we’ve intentionally increased our efforts in engagement, advocacy, and student voice in the areas of safety.聽…
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澳门老人味 Promise Academy Named National Blue Ribbon School
澳门老人味 Promise Academy, a public charter elementary school in the Benning Ridge neighborhood of Ward 7, has been named…
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KIPPsters “Knock Out” Obstacles at Northeast Academy
Martial Arts are more than just a way to improve health or learn self-defense, particularly in Joseph Rollins鈥� classes at…
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Teacher Spotlight – September 2018
Meet Mr. Patrick Fears / Physical Education Teacher聽/澳门老人味 Lead Academy As a former college and semi-pro football player, Patrick…
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Tips For Ensuring Regular Attendance
School attendance is a vital component of academic success and we鈥檙e highlighting its importance in honor of September being Attendance…
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KIPP in the Community – August 2018
Ready, Set, Go! We鈥檝e enjoyed an enthusiastic start to the 2018-19 school year and we鈥檙e excited for the year ahead!…
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澳门老人味 College Preparatory Fall Sports Schedule
Fall Sports season is here! Find out when and where you can cheer on your KCP Panthers!聽 Schedules for all…
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澳门老人味 remains highest performing PreK3-12 public school system in D.C.
Today, the District of Columbia鈥檚 Office of the State Superintendent of Education released 2017-18 scores for all D.C. schools鈥� performance…
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Kevin Hart and KIPP Team Up With UNCF to Send KIPPsters to College
Kevin Hart has joined forces with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) and KIPP to help 18 KIPPsters earn their…
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KIPP in the Community – July 2018
Welcome to the KIPP in the Community Blog. This is an opportunity for you to learn how 澳门老人味 engages…
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‘Kids Ride Free’ Program
KIDS RIDE FREE UPDATE: Beginning October 1, 2018, students will no longer be able to use their DC One Cards…
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2018-19 Academic Calendars
With the 2017-18 school year coming to an end, we’re excited to share important dates for the 2018-19 school year!…
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KIPP in the Community – June 2018 Edition
School is out – students and staff are enjoying their summer breaks – but our community engagement team is still…
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澳门老人味 Teacher Receives the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
We are excited to announce that聽澳门老人味 Heights Academy鈥檚 Jennifer Ramsey was honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in…
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澳门老人味 Welcomes Jacque Patterson Back to 澳门老人味
We are excited to announce that Jacque Patterson will be returning to the 澳门老人味 team and family as our…
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澳门老人味’s College Send-Off Kicks Off June 5
Help us raise $48,000 in 48 hours to support our KIPPsters start college strong. In and out of the classroom,…
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KIPP in the Community – May 2018 Edition
We鈥檙e gearing up to close out another great school year!聽 This month, we celebrated our聽 澳门老人味 Community Champions, welcomed…
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Teacher Spotlight – May 2018
Meet Mr. Jermaine Robinson / 7th grade Social Studies Teacher / 澳门老人味 Northeast Academy Jermaine’s journey to teaching and…
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First Annual 澳门老人味 G.E.M.S. Summit
On Saturday, May 19th 澳门老人味 hosted the first annual G.E.M.S. Summit! In partnership with聽G.I.R.L. Inc and the聽National Coalition of…
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KIPP in the Community – April 2018 Edition
We’ve almost reached the final stretch of the school year. With only a few weeks left in the 2017-18 school…
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澳门老人味 College Preparatory remembers student Tyshon Perry
We are heartbroken by the loss of Tyshon Perry, a student at 澳门老人味 College Preparatory high school. We are…
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澳门老人味 Student Awarded College Scholarship from the Sheryl Sandberg & Dave Goldberg Family Foundation
Today, KIPP and the Sheryl Sandberg and Dave Goldberg Family Foundation (SGFF) announced that senior Breon Robinson has been selected…
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Teacher Spotlight – April 2018
Meet Ms. Chelsea Dunn / 4th grade Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Promise Academy As a child psychology major at…
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KIPP in the Community March 2018 Edition
Spring has sprung! We’re gearing up for an exciting few months ahead at 澳门老人味. From receiving聽college acceptances and scholarships…
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Staff Spotlight – March 2018
Meet Ms. Michelle Pittman / Social Worker / Arts & Technology Academy As a social worker, advocate, and educational leader…
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Successful KIPProm benefits KIPP Through College & Career
For the third year, KIPProm successfully benefits the KIPP Through College & Career program. Thank you to all who joined…
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KIPP in the Community – February 2018 Edition
What a busy month! From stellar Black History Month events at each of our schools to hosting the first annual…
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First Annual Young Men’s Empowerment Summit
On Saturday, February 24, middle and high school students from all over Washington D.C. enjoyed a day of conversation and…
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Teacher Spotlight – February 2018
Meet Ms. Sara Hamid / ELA Special Education Teacher / AIM Academy Before beginning her journey in the classroom, Ms….
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澳门老人味 Students Perform with the Global Leaders Program
On Thursday, February 15, 澳门老人味 students had the opportunity to perform with the聽The Global Leaders Program,聽in partnership with YOA…
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KIPP in the Community – January 2018 Edition
We’re a few weeks into 2018 and our community relations team is kicking off the new year with exciting events…
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Teacher Spotlight – January 2018
Meet Ms. Lindsey Dooner / 8th Grade Science Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 KEY Academy Lindsey Dooner, who teaches 8th…
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City Year celebrates MLK Day of Service at 澳门老人味 Shaw Campus!
On Monday, January 15 nearly 400 volunteers pitched in to help beautify the 澳门老人味 Shaw Campus as part of…
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Alumni Return to 澳门老人味 College Prep for Alumni Panel
This week the 澳门老人味 Through College & Career team welcomed alumni back to 澳门老人味 College Preparatory for the…
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KIPP in the Community – December 2017 Edition
As we reflect on the last month of 2017, we would like to extend a huge 鈥楾hank You鈥�. Thanks to…
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Teacher Spotlight – December 2017
Meet Mr. Christopher Keys / 4th Grade Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味聽Spring Academy As a political science major at Morehouse…
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KIPP in the Community 鈥� November 2017 Edition
Happy Holidays! This month, we鈥檝e been showing gratitude for 澳门老人味 students, families, and聽our entire community. From honoring 澳门老人味…
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Teacher Spotlight – November 2017
Meet Ms. Celena Jenkins /聽7th grade / ELA / 澳门老人味 WILL Academy 鈥淥ur team puts in the effort to…
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College Application Season is in Full Swing
National College Application Month is upon聽us! We recently visited 澳门老人味 College Preparatory鈥檚 College Counseling office to get an inside…
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KIPP in the Community 鈥� October 2017 Edition
Happy November! The temperatures are dropping and the 澳门老人味聽community relations team聽is out and about engaging students, families, and community…
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KCP students pitch in to create #KindComments Mural
On Wednesday, October 11 two 澳门老人味 College Preparatory students and art teacher Mr. Zulu participated in the painting and…
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Teacher Spotlight – October 2017
Meet Mr. Guzman / Kindergarten / Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Grow Academy 鈥淯ltimately I wanted to inspire the youth….
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KIPP in the Community 鈥� September 2017 Edition
Happy September! The leaves are beginning to fall, and our students have officially reached their 40th day of school. While…
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澳门老人味 Welcomes New Capital Teaching Residents
The Capital Teaching Residency welcomed 93 talented educators for the 2017-18 school year. Residents kicked off the new year in…
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澳门老人味 College Prep Fall Sports Schedule
Below you鈥檒l find the schedules for all of the 澳门老人味 College Preparatory Fall Sports. Be sure to come cheer…
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KIPP in the Community 鈥� August 2017 Edition
It鈥檚 been a busy month for the 澳门老人味 community relations team! It鈥檚 back-to-school season, and we鈥檝e been out and…
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澳门老人味 remains highest performing PreK3-12 LEA in DC on 2017 PARCC Assessment
Today, the District of Columbia鈥檚 Office of the State Superintendent of Education released 2016-17 scores for all D.C. schools鈥� performance…
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New report shows 澳门老人味 PreK program has big impact on student achievement
When 澳门老人味 began its first PreK program at 澳门老人味 LEAP Academy in 2007,聽it was based on the belief…
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澳门老人味’s KIPP Through College Director Named Best In Network
Congratulations to 澳门老人味鈥檚 own Tevera Stith for being awarded the KIPP Through College & Career Excellence in Leadership Award…
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Teacher Spotlight – August 2017
Meet Ms. Kaylan Lemon / 1st grade Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Heights Academy 鈥淧arents are ready and willing to…
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1st Day of School Schedule (2017-18)
In just a few days, we’re kicking off our聽17th year of an extended school year for our students and families!…
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Celebrating 澳门老人味 College Prep鈥檚 Class of 2017
The Class of 2017 earned over $3 million in college scholarships and 100% of them were accepted to college! We…
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Teacher Spotlight – June 2017
Meet Ms. McElroy / Kindergarten Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Connect Academy 鈥淢y favorite noise is kids鈥� laughter. I think…
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Benning Campus hosts 2nd Annual ‘Increase the Peace’ Rally
This past Saturday, 澳门老人味 parent Veda Rashee聽along with many other community partners hosted the second annual Increase the Peace…
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Connect Academy celebrates International Night
On Thursday, May 25th, Connect Academy’s Race & Equity Committee hosted 鈥淚nternational Night鈥�! International Night celebrated and exposed our youngest…
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Moms & Daughters Get Bossed Up at Empowerment Conference
On Saturday, May 13th we partnered with Bossed Up org to host the first-ever Bossed Up Mother-Daughter Empowerment Conference! The…
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Teacher Spotlight – May 2017
Meet Ms. Ashleigh Rose / 6th Grade Literacy Teacher / 澳门老人味 AIM Academy 鈥淚 come back for the kids…
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College acceptance letters roll into 澳门老人味 College Prep
Hundreds of college acceptance letters are rolling into 澳门老人味 College Prep (KCP)! Over the next several weeks, we’ll be…
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Bring It On The Musical Comes to KCP
This spring our 澳门老人味 College Prep hosted their 2nd annual musical production: Bring it On! In December, nearly 75…
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Teacher Spotlight – April 2017
Meet Ms. Elizabeth Nickens-El / Kindergarten Lead Teacher / 澳门老人味 Grow Academy 鈥淚 heard about the proven results for…
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March Madness Comes to 澳门老人味
澳门老人味 AIM Academy hosted the first ever ‘澳门老人味 CUP’ Middle School Boys Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, April 1st…
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PNC Grow Up Great Day at Connect Academy
PNC Grow Up Great Day comes to 澳门老人味’s Connect Academy On April 4, PNC took an ordinary Tuesday and…
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Federal support for all schools, not just kids in ‘choice’ schools
In the 鈥淪kinny Budget鈥� that the White House released this month, President聽Trump offered $168 million in new funds for charter…
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KIPProm 2017 Successfully Benefits KIPP Through College
PURCHASE TICKETS FOR KIPProm 2019!聽 Thank you for joining us at KIPProm 2017! We were thrilled to be surrounded by…
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Teacher Spotlight – March 2017
Meet. Ms. Natalie Chapman / 4th Grade Literacy Teacher / 澳门老人味 Lead Academy 鈥淓very kid needs an excellent teacher….
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Teacher Spotlight – February 2017
Meet Mr. Nick Spezia /PreK4 – 8 Lead Special Education Teacher / The聽Learning Center 鈥淲e鈥檙e all in聽this mission together鈥攖o see…
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KCP Senior Awarded 2017 Posse Scholarship
澳门老人味 College Prep (KCP) is proud to share senior, Jena Thompson, has been selected as a 2017 Posse scholar…
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Spring Academy celebrates Democracy Week
During the week of January 16 – 20th 澳门老人味 Spring Academy hosted Democracy Week! Spring Academy Democracy Week offered聽our…
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KTC Kicks off 2017 with Professional Networking Event
Last week our KIPP Through College and Career Team hosted our annual Professional Networking event, bringing together over 170 KIPP…
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KEY Academy violinist awarded $1,000 music scholarship
Recently, eight 澳门老人味 KEY Academy eighth-graders participated and performed in the ‘Violins for Douglass’ competition and workshop sponsored by…
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Power Up Program kicks off year two at Shaw Campus
For the second year, students at 澳门老人味 Lead and 澳门老人味 WILL Academy are benefiting from a new program…
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Connect Academy awarded The Imagination Playground鈩� system
Target and national non-profit KaBOOM! awarded 澳门老人味 Connect Academy a $15,930 grant to use toward the purchase of an…
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KCP Hosts 5th Annual College Fair
On October 1st our 澳门老人味 College Prep (KCP) hosted their 5th annual College Fair! More than 200 of our…
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澳门老人味 Smilow Campus Dedicated
On Wednesday, September 28th we officially dedicated our 澳门老人味 Smilow Campus in honor of Mr. Joel E. Smilow. We’re…
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A Letter to our Team + Family
It is with a heavy heart that we share with you that Terence Crutcher, who was senselessly shot and killed…
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Heights teacher honored as American Graduate Champion
In April we proudly announced that our very own 澳门老人味 Heights Academy teacher Blair Mishleau was selected as a…
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澳门老人味 Kicks Off 15th Year at Team & Family Day!
On Saturday, September 10th we hosted nearly 2,500聽of our family & friends, 16 澳门老人味 schools, and numerous community partners…
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澳门老人味 students demonstrate strong gains on 2016 PARCC
Today, the District of Columbia鈥檚 Office of the State Superintendent released 2015-16 scores for all D.C. schools鈥� performance on PARCC,…
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KCP Students Participate in Summer Immersion & Internship Programs
It鈥檚 been a busy summer for many of our 澳门老人味 College Prep students! With the tremendous help of our…
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澳门老人味 Smilow Campus Receives Huge Renovation
On August 8th, our faculty and staff welcomed about 800 eager students to the聽state-of-the-art newly renovated at 澳门老人味 Smilow…
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Capital Teaching Residency Welcomes 97 New Teaching Residents for 2016-17!
Join us to聽congratulate and welcome the 2016-17 Capital Teaching Residency cohort! We’re excited to be welcoming 97 new teaching residents…
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澳门老人味 teacher honored at KIPP School Summit 2016!
Each year, the KIPP Foundation presents the Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Awards at KIPP School Summit. These prestigious awards…
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A Letter to Our Team + Family
澳门老人味 Team & Family- Like you, I am outraged and saddened by the senseless murders of Alton Sterling and…
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Looking for a 16-17 School Calendar?
We can’t wait to see our KIPPsters in August! Our 2016-17 school calendars are available below. Early Childhood Schools (PreK3,…
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澳门老人味 Participates in 2016 Capital Pride Parade & Festival
澳门老人味 is proud to celebrate and support its students, families, alumni, and staff members of all backgrounds, orientations, and…
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KCP Graduation and Photos
We were thrilled to celebrate 澳门老人味 College Preparatory’s Class of 2016 on Friday, June 10th!聽This impressive class earned over…
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澳门老人味 Parent Organizes 鈥淪top the Violence, Increase the Peace鈥� Rally
Veda Rasheed, a parent from our Benning Campus, was inspired to coordinate a 鈥淪top the Violence, Increase the Peace鈥� rally…
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KIPP Through College Hosts the First KIPP Alumni Success Summit
On Saturday, June 4, KIPP Through College and Career hosted its first KIPP Alumni Success Summit (KASS). This day of…
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Thank You to Our College Send-Off Supporters
Thank you to everyone who supported our College Send-Off campaign! Our team set an ambitious goal of raising $24,000 in…
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Share Fair Nation Was a Huge Success
澳门老人味 College Preparatory hosted Share Fair Nation on Saturday, May 21st. This day of learning had two components 鈥�…
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KCP Seniors Celebrate College Signing Day
On Tuesday, April 26th, KIPPsters celebrated national College Signing Day at 澳门老人味 College Preparatory! With every prior class at…
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澳门老人味 Selected for a Good Neighbor Grant
We are proud to announce that 澳门老人味 is a recipient of a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Good Neighbor Grant!…
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Heights Teacher Named Lead PBS Digital Innovator
Congratulations to 澳门老人味 Heights Academy teacher Blair Mishleau who was selected as a 2016 Lead PBS Digital Innovator! He…
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澳门老人味 Schools Recognized for Closing the Achievement Gap
The Education Equality Index (EEI) is the first national comparative measure of the achievement gap at the school, city and…
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Our First KIPProm Was a Huge Success
澳门老人味鈥檚 first KIPProm was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who attended our school dance for grown-ups and…
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KIPPsters Perform with the Youth Orchestra of America
The Youth Orchestra of America (YOA) is a world-class symphony orchestra of gifted young musicians, ages 18 to 30, representing…
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Two KCP Students Selected as Posse Scholars
澳门老人味 College Prep (KCP) is proud to share that two seniors have been selected as Posse scholars and will…
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澳门老人味 Gamifies Professional Development for Writing Teachers
澳门老人味 is always looking for innovative ways to offer best-in-class professional development to our teachers. Whether they are attending…
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KIPPsters Learn to Code
Our KIPPsters got to show off some of their coding skills during Computer Science Education Week! As part of the…
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澳门老人味 Schools Receive Tier 1 Ratings
For the third year in a row, every eligible 澳门老人味 school (KEY, AIM, WILL, Promise, and KCP) received a…
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PARCC Results
PARCC is the new Common Core-aligned state assessment, designed to be far more challenging than D.C.鈥檚 previous assessment (the DC…
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KCP Highlighted at the White House Summit on Next Generation High Schools
On November 10th, the Obama Administration hosted the first-ever White House Summit on Next Generation High Schools. The event highlighted…
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澳门老人味 Wins Data Spotlight Award
This November, 澳门老人味鈥檚 KIPP Through College and Career program was honored by Raise DC as a Data Spotlight Award…
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澳门老人味 Recognized As One of the Most Innovative Districts in the U.S.
澳门老人味 is one of 22 school districts to be selected for the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition…
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Power Up Program Brings Professional Athletes to the Shaw Campus
Students at 澳门老人味 Lead and 澳门老人味 WILL Academy are benefiting from a new program aimed at increasing their…
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KCP Principal Jessica Cunningham Wins Milken Educator Award and $25,000
On October 8th, 澳门老人味 College Preparatory principal Jessica Cunningham received the surprise of a lifetime when she was…
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Mathematica Policy Research Releases New Report on KIPP
On September 17th, Mathematica Policy Research released its third report on KIPP schools to date. Mathematica has been intensively studying…
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Washington-area Native Joel Smilow Makes $4.2M Gift to 澳门老人味
Joel Smilow, a 1950 graduate of DCPS鈥檚 Woodrow Wilson High School, has donated $4.2 million to 澳门老人味 to support…
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澳门老人味 College Prep Starts the School Year at a Brand New Campus
The beautiful, new, state-of-the-art 澳门老人味 College Preparatory campus opened its doors to our high school students today! The space…
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澳门老人味 Opens The Learning Center
This summer, 澳门老人味 launched The Learning Center at our Douglass Campus in Ward 8. The Learning Center serves approximately…
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KCP Students Participate in Girls Who Code
Five young women from our high school, 澳门老人味 College Preparatory, were selected to participate in the Girls Who Code…
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Two 澳门老人味 Teachers Honored with Prestigious Award
Each year, the KIPP Foundation presents the Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Awards at KIPP School Summit. These prestigious awards…
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Veteran 澳门老人味 Teacher is D.C.鈥檚 Teacher of the Year!
Jennifer Ramacciotti from 澳门老人味 AIM Academy has been selected as the 2015 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year…
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澳门老人味 Schools Are Rated Tier 1
On November 14th, the D.C. Public Charter School Board announced the results of the 2014 Performance Management Framework (PMF), an…
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The Class of 2014 Graduates from KCP
Congratulations to 澳门老人味 College Preparatory鈥檚 Class of 2014! On Friday, June 6 we celebrated the high school graduation of…
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澳门老人味 Schools Receive Top Ratings from DC Public Charter School Board
On November 7th, the DC Public Charter School Board announced the results of the Performance Management Framework (PMF), an evaluation…