The KIPP (Knowledge is Power Program) was started with just 57 5th graders in a Houston District Classroom. Led by Mike Feinberg and Dave Levin, this class proved to be the foundation for a public school unlike anything you’ve seen before. Frustrated with the low graduation rates, lack of attendance, ineffective teaching techniques, and lack of direction; Feinberg and Levin started an intensive program that became a breading ground for successful students of all ages. At the core of KIPP’s model are five pillars:
- High Expectations
- Choice and Commitments
- More Time
- Power to Lead
- Focus on Results
These pillars have given rise to a movement for inner-city and minority youth. Thinking anything is possible, students have a more optimistic approach towards their futures. With 57 students in 1994, KIPP has opened it’s first elementary and High Schools tens years late. Learn more about KIPP right here!
