KIPP Colorado Schools is excited to welcome Jess Simpson as the new school leader at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School. We sat down with Mrs. Simpson to learn more about her journey leading up to KIPP and her vision for the school. KIPP Colorado (KC): Thanks for sitting down with us! Tell us … [Read more...]
Team and Family Profile: Sal Ramirez
By Raúl Padilla KIPP Colorado Schools alum & summer communications intern This month, we’re highlighting Salvador Ramirez, a social justice and social activism teacher at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS). In his role at KDCHS, Mr. Ramirez works closely with students to help them … [Read more...]
Social Activism Class Addresses Challenges in District-Wide Competition
This year, ten KIPPsters worked all school year on a Challenge 5280 social justice project--a competition that Denver Public Schools hosts that challenges high school students to tackle an equity issue in their community. For their project, KIPPsters at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS) … [Read more...]
KIPPsters Make Their Mark on 2019 Legislative Session
As the 2019 session of the Colorado General Assembly wraps up, we look back at how KIPPSters big and small stayed busy this session advocating for legislation wide a wide range of impacts. Students, family members, and staff were among hundreds of Coloradans at the capitol during Latino Advocacy … [Read more...]
Three KIPP Colorado Students Named to Prestigious Scholarship Program
Amplify Scholars Program will provide mentors and funds for non-tuition expenses throughout college years DENVER – KIPP Colorado Schools announced today that three students from KIPP Denver Collegiate High School (KDCHS) have been selected for the Amplify Scholars Program, which provides more than … [Read more...]
Let’s Provide Full Day Kindergarten for All Colorado Students
By Kimberlee Sia, CEO of KIPP Colorado Schools When was the last time you visited a Kindergarten classroom? If you haven’t been in one lately, I invite you to contact your local school and pay a visit. You’ll have the opportunity to see five and six year olds who are curious and excited about … [Read more...]
KIPP Colorado Hosts First-Ever Family Retreat
In April, families from all six KIPP Colorado Schools came together for the inaugural KIPP Colorado Schools Family Retreat. The retreat was designed to facilitate family collaboration in order to share values, build connections, and reflect on experiences to promote welcoming schools and student … [Read more...]
Colorado Schools Should Not Suspend Our Youngest Students
By Darby West, Principal at KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary Currently, the Colorado legislature is considering HB 19-1194, a bill that would prohibit schools from suspending students in preschool through second grade. As the principal of KIPP Sunshine Peak Elementary (KSPE) and the parent of a … [Read more...]
KIPP Colorado Volunteer Grows Her Community Involvement
Every Thursday, as clients and volunteers arrive to KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School for the No-Cost Grocery Program, Magdalena Zazueta, neighbor and program volunteer, is at the door greeting people, registering names, and unloading tools that will be used to distribute an average of 1,200 … [Read more...]
Team and Family Profile: Irma Venegas
KIPP Colorado Schools welcomed a new Director of KIPP Through College (KTC) this fall. Irma Venegas, a Denver native and graduate of the University of San Diego, will now lead our region’s work to support students on their path to college and journey through college and career. We sat down with … [Read more...]
KIPPsters Find Adventure in Community, Wilderness
Hiking, camping and campaigning are among the new adventures KIPPsters are tackling through the Community Adventure Program club at KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy. The Community Adventure Program (CAP) club is run in partnership with the Cottonwood Institute—a non-profit organization based in Denver … [Read more...]
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