KIPP
The Knowledge is Power Program, commonly known as KIPP, is a network of free open-enrollment college-preparatory public charter schools in low income communities throughout the United States. As of 2009, KIPP is North America's largest network of public charter schools. The head offices are in San Francisco, Chicago, New York City, and Washington, D.C.
| Founded | 1994; 26 years ago |
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| Founder | Mike Feinberg Dave Levin |
| Type | 501(c)(3) |
Tax ID no. | 13-3875888 |
| Focus | Educating students nationwide. |
| Services | Charter schools |
| Affiliations | KIPP Foundation |
Revenue (2016) | $139,512,988 |
| Website | www |
| 110,000 students 270 schools (2021) | |
KIPP was founded in 1994 by Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, two Teach For America corps members, influenced by educator Harriett Ball. KIPP was one of the charter school organizations to help produce the Relay Graduate School of Education for teacher training.
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