We are excited to announce that a few members of our Team and Family have started their own blogs to share their insight on various topics.

Over at To and Through (Philadelphia), you can learn about the experiences of Jessica, Kentrell, and Brittany, all members of KIPP Philadelphia Charter School’s Class of 2011!  As first-generation college students, these KIPPsters (hey, once a KIPPSter, always a KIPPster), offer a unique perspective on what it takes to climb the mountain to and through college.

When you finish perusing that blog, be sure to check out Building a (Great) School. Ben Speicher is the School Leader of KIPP Philadelphia Elementary Academy and the father of a new baby boy, but he still manages to find time to share his thoughts on everything from teacher coaching to celebrity chefs.

 The mission of KIPP Philadelphia Schools is to develop the character, knowledge, and skills of our students so they will succeed in college, giving them the freedom to shape their futures and positively affect their communities.