2020-21 ANNOUNCEMENTS

Throughout this past year, we worked hard to share decisions that we have been considering and how we were approaching what would be best for KIPPsters, families, and staff. As we look towards the next school year, we are excited to share a few announcements! Please take a minute to watch them in this video . Also, visit our Back to School web page to watch the video again and to learn more about what is ahead. Over the summer, we will use this page to share updates about the 2020-21 school year.

KIPP AT HOME

PARENT SURVEY

It goes without saying that our unexpected school closure has been an adjustment for KIPPsters, families, and our staff. Even as we prepare to close out the school year next week on May 29th, we have started our planning for the 2020-21 school year. There is a lot that we do not know, and much is uncertain. However, we are committed to communicating with stakeholders along the way and incorporating thoughts and feedback in our decisions. With that in mind, a survey was sent out to parents earlier this week to share their thoughts about their KIPP At Home experience. If you are a parent and haven't already done so, we invite you to complete this survey . It will remain open until May 29th. 

KIPP PODCAST

If you haven’t checked out the new KIPP: On Learning Podcast – listen to the latest HERE :

Podcast Episode 2: Turning Hope into Action: Why The COVID-19 Crisis Is an Opportunity To Reshape the Way We View Schooling

The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the racial disparities and inequities black and brown families have been experiencing in the United States for decades. In this episode, KIPP Co-Founder and host Devin Levin is joined by Jessica Cunningham Akoto, Executive Director of KIPP Philadelphia and Benny Vásquez, Chief Equity Officer at the KIPP Foundation to discuss how educators, leaders, and advocates can use this unprecedented time as an opportunity to transform the way we think about schooling to better support the needs of students and the communities they live in.

THE ABCs OF COVID-19

CNN and Sesame Street will join together for a special town hall to help children and parents deal with issues surrounding coronavirus. The special,  The ABCs of COVID-19 , will be hosted by CNN Chief Medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta and CNN anchor Erica Hill, along with America’s favorite feathered Muppet, Big Bird, on Saturday, May 30th, at 10 a.m. ET on CNN. The special will provide information and tools for families and answer the big questions both parents and kids have about the coronavirus pandemic. If you and/or your child would like to submit questions for the town hall, please click here .

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If one of your questions is selected, you will be notified by CNN and asked to submit a video to be played at the town hall.

MESSAGE TO KIPP ALUMS

We’ve enjoyed having the opportunity to partner with Florida State College at Jacksonville to support our students in college, careers, and beyond. Check out this video from our friends in Admissions and Recruitment who wanted to send a special welcome message to members of the Class of 2020 who will be enrolling at FSCJ. 

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Due to COVID-19, we were unable to celebrate our seniors in person at our annual College Signing Day. In lieu of that in-person gathering, we are celebrating our seniors online. Throughout the month of May, we will be honoring the Class of 2020 as they prepare to take their next steps towards college and career. Follow #KIPPJaxCollegeSigningMay on social media to keep up with the celebrations!

FUTURE KIPPSTERS

We are still accepting student applications for the 2020-21 school year. If you know any families looking to join the KIPP Jacksonville Team and Family, please direct them  here  to apply today!

Also, teacher applications for the 2020-21 school year are live! If you know any educators who may be interested in one of our  current openings , please refer them  here .