Kkp Principles

The Knowledge Is Power Program, also known as KIPP, is a “non-profit network of college-preparatory, public charter schools serving elementary, middle, and high school students” (KIPP, 2017). KIPP strives to bring opportunities and education to students in “underfunded and underserved communities in preparation for college and future careers” (KIPP, 2017). There are five core principles that KIPP follows and are commonly referred as the “five pillars”. High expectations, choice and commitment, more time, power to lead, and focus on results are the core principles that KIPP strives to follow everyday and to help change the lives of students that reside in underserved communities. The Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) follow a predetermined set of foundation principles that are also known as the “five pillars” (Roberts, p. C-97). The first of the five is high expectations. KIPP have a “clear defined and measurable
No one is forced to join the program, or stay with the program, but once a member, all parties are expected to be committed to one common goal: to improve the underprivileged. The third principle is dedicated to providing more time toward learning for success. “With an extended school day, students have more time in the classroom to acquire academic knowledge” (Roberts, p. C-97). With the power to lead as a principle, KIPP is able to recruit and maintain leaders who are striving to excel and further expand the program itself. Lastly, the fifth principle is to focus on results. “Students are expected to achieve a level of academic performance that will lead to success” (Roberts, p. C-97). The new regional structure allowed for the expansion of more schools, which provided more education opportunities to those surrounding the area. The regional structure advanced the KIPP program goals by allowing students to remain in the KIPP program from start to