Introducing KIPP to My Hometown of Compton

By Kalia Lopez, KIPP LA Schools student

My name is Kalia Lopez and I have been a proud resident of Compton for my whole life. My father’s entire family was raised in Compton and attended Dominguez High School. Five days a week, my…

KIPP LA Alumni Spotlight: Natalie Osuna

KIPP LA Prep alumna, Natalie Osuna, shares her personal experience with a choice-filled life after being accepted to thirteen colleges. Read on to discover which path she chose to pursue.

At KIPP Corazón Academy, All You Need is Revolutionary Love

KIPP LA will open its fourteenth school, KIPP Corazón Academy, in South Gate this coming 2017–18 school year for kindergarten and first grade students, eventually growing to be a K-8 school. Read on to learn more about the new…

The Power of KIPP LA’s Family Ambassadors

By Sylvia Dyson

As we spend these upcoming holidays with our families and start looking ahead toward the New Year, there’s no doubt that many parents’ resolutions for 2018 concern how they can be more involved in their kids’…

KIPP LA Hosts College Prep Retreat for Alumni

On June 26th, 26 KIPP LA alumni departed Los Angeles for the UC Irvine campus to…

KIPP Family Ambassadors Host First-Ever “KIPP Talks”

KIPP LA’s Family Ambassador program includes leaders who passionately advocate for their children’s education and important issues facing our communities. Recently, the ambassadors hosted the first of a series of KIPP Talks for members of…

Financial Planning Tools for Students’ Higher Education

KIPP LA’s Family Ambassadors and KIPP Through College (KTC) counselors are dedicated to supporting families preparing for college with community events, counseling, and financial planning resources.

Celebrating the Past While Building a Better Tomorrow

Last week marked the end of the 2016–17 KIPP LA school year and we could not be more grateful for the past year’s experiences and optimistic for the future. See below for video highlights from our kindergarten, elementary, and…