KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools

Preparing students for college, career, and beyond means making sure they have the guidance and resources to navigate every step of the journey. With the 2027–2028 FAFSA now open, our KIPP Forward team is working alongside seniors at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy to help them understand the financial aid process, complete their applications, and explore opportunities to make their postsecondary goals more accessible. From understanding financial aid options to navigating application requirements and deadlines, KIPP Forward helps ensure our KIPPsters and their families have support throughout the process. This work is part of our long-term commitment to student success. Through KIPP Forward, we’re helping KIPPsters build the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed decisions about their futures. Because preparing students for what’s next means supporting them through the steps it takes to get there. 💙 #KIPPPHL #FAFSA #CollegeAndCareerReady #KIPPForward

Please join us in congratulating Principal Cheshonna Miles of KIPP North Philadelphia Academy Middle School on receiving national recognition for 12 years of service as a KIPP principal. School leadership requires a sustained commitment to students, families, educators, and the communities our schools serve. For 12 years, Principal Miles has demonstrated that commitment through her leadership, dedication to academic excellence, and continued investment in the KIPP North community. Her milestone is a reminder of the lasting impact school leaders can have—not only on the students they serve, but also on the educators they develop and the school communities they help strengthen. As we celebrate National Principals Month, we’re proud to recognize Principal Miles and thank her for her years of service and leadership. Congratulations, Principal Miles! We’re grateful to have you as part of the KIPP Philadelphia community. KIPP Foundation

How can students help preserve the history of the community around them? At KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy, sixth graders explored that question through Homecoming, a student-led history and storytelling project. With Ms. Lee’s guidance, students researched KPPA and North Philadelphia, conducted oral-history interviews, and learned from alumni and community members. The project invited students to become historians of their own neighborhood—and to consider what it means to preserve the stories that shape a community. Watch this short introduction to Building a Living Archive: KPPA HOMECOMING, then view the full documentary: https://lnkd.in/e6aka3PF

At KIPP Philadelphia, preparing students for life beyond graduation includes helping them understand the role they can play in their communities. Recently, eligible students at KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy participated in a voter registration drive with support from school staff. The initiative gave students an opportunity to take an important step toward civic participation and better understand how they can engage in the decisions that shape their communities. Power of Voice is a core component of our Portrait of a Graduate. We believe students should leave our schools with the confidence to express their ideas, advocate for themselves and others, and participate meaningfully in the world around them.

We’re excited to connect with students at Lincoln University this week! Our KIPP Philadelphia recruitment team will be attending two upcoming career fairs to meet students and emerging professionals interested in exploring opportunities in education. 📍 Lincoln University Career Fair October 20–21, 2026 At KIPP Philadelphia, our educators and staff play an essential role in creating joyful, academically excellent schools where KIPPsters are known, challenged, and supported. Whether you’re preparing to enter the workforce, considering a career in education, or looking to grow your professional impact, we’d love to connect. Stop by, meet our team, and learn more about opportunities across our nine schools. Interested in joining KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools? Explore current opportunities at https://lnkd.in/epKC-dHr.

What happens when educators give students opportunities to become historians and storytellers of their own communities? At KIPP Philadelphia Preparatory Academy, sixth-grade teacher Ms. Jenee Lee is showing us what's possible when students investigate the history right outside their classroom. In 2025, Ms. Lee was one of 10 educators across Philadelphia selected to serve as a Teacher Consultant for the Philadelphia Writing Project and participate in Building a Living Archive: Black Youth (Re)Writing Philadelphia Histories. Funded by the Spencer Foundation, this research-practice partnership brings together the Philadelphia Writing Project at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, The Colored Girls Museum, and The School District of Philadelphia to explore how young people can research, document, and tell their communities' histories. Through her project, Building a Living Archive: KPPA HOMECOMING, Ms. Lee guided sixth-grade students to research their school's history, conduct oral-history interviews with alumni and community members, and uncover stories that connect KPPA to North Philadelphia. Their work culminated in Homecoming, an exhibition where students shared their discoveries with families, alumni, and community members whose stories helped shape the project. This is the kind of teaching and learning we champion at KIPP Philadelphia. Learning that affirms our students' identities, connects them to their communities, challenges them to think critically, and gives them opportunities to use their voices. We're proud of Ms. Lee for her leadership as an educator and for creating an experience that shows what innovative, community-connected instruction can look like. Her students weren't simply learning history. They researched, documented, and preserved it themselves. Our new mini-documentary takes you inside this experience, following Ms. Lee and her students from classroom research and community interviews to the final Homecoming exhibition. 🎥 Watch the full documentary on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eR8s5WP2

Preparing students for life after high school starts with helping them see what's possible. Our KDCA College and Career Fair gave students opportunities to explore postsecondary pathways, ask questions, and connect their interests with future goals. Through experiences like these, we continue to reinforce the importance of preparing our KIPPsters for college, career, and beyond. #KIPPPHL #CollegeAndCareerReady #KIPPForward

Drexel Dragons, let's connect! KIPP Philadelphia Public Schools will be at Drexel University’s All Majors Fall Career Fair on Thursday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Whether you're exploring your first opportunity in education or looking to bring your professional experience to a mission-driven team, we'd love to meet you. Come learn more about careers at KIPP Philadelphia, where educators and professionals work together to build joyful, academically excellent schools and help students pursue the futures they choose. 📍 Drexel University 📅 Thursday, October 15 ⏰ 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Explore opportunities: https://lnkd.in/epKC-dHr

For eligible KIPPsters, families, educators, and staff, participating in elections is one way to engage in the decisions that shape our communities. Pennsylvania’s General Election is November 3, and now is a great time to make sure you’re ready. 🗳️ October 19: Deadline to register to vote 📬 October 27: Deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot 📅 November 3: Election Day Already registered? Take a moment to check that your information is up to date and make a plan for how you’ll cast your ballot. Not registered yet? Eligible Pennsylvanians still have time. https://lnkd.in/dCB3Dvn