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...]
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...]
Founding Class of KIPPsters Celebrates Accomplishments, Prepares for Future
The 2018-19 school year is a big year for KIPP Northeast Denver Leadership Academy as its founding KIPPsters plan their post-secondary pathways and become the first graduating class of their school. KNDLA opened in August 2015 with 140 students in 9th grade. Since then, the school has expanded to … [Read more...]
Students Celebrate New Field at KIPP Denver Collegiate High School
KIPP Denver Collegiate High School kicked off the new school year with a soccer game to inaugurate the school’s new turf sports field, with alumni from graduating classes as far back as 2013 joining current students and staff to celebrate the new playing surface. “This is a really big deal for … [Read more...]
KIPP Colorado students discuss DACA future, get a lesson in advocacy
Gabriela Rodriguez is the External Affairs Coordinator for KIPP Colorado Schools. On Wednesday, she taught a lesson in advocacy to a group of high school students in Denver with DACA as the focus. “Show of hands, how many of you guys have conversations related to advocacy?” Rodriguez asked the … [Read more...]
Free Groceries Program Helps Families In Need With Fresh Produce
Making sure families have access to healthy food is a priority for KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School. Every school year, for the last five years, the school has been making sure anyone who needs it can get no cost groceries. Thanks to Denver Food Rescue, every Thursday during the school year, KIPP … [Read more...]