What is the curriculum like at a KIPP school?
KIPP offers a rigorous, college preparatory education. Because of the longer school day, week, and year, KIPP students not only benefit from extra time in core subjects such as math and reading, but more instruction in courses such as social studies and science. Each KIPP school (there are currently 99 KIPP schools serving over 26,000 students across the United States) operates autonomously, and therefore each principal has the freedom to design his or her own curriculum. Along with a focus on core academics, KIPP teachers also have time to include extra-curriculars such as art, music, and physical education. One of the reasons that KIPP is successful is because of the “joy factor.” At KIPP, teachers often use techniques like singing and moving around the classroom to make lessons engaging. By making learning both relevant and fun, teachers greatly improve their ability to reach students. KIPP schools not only try to develop better students, but also better citizens as students head of
