KIPP SoCal Public Schools

This Thanksgiving week, we're grateful for community 💙 The Trend We're Defying: even in a challenging statewide enrollment climate, families are choosing KIPP in record numbers: ✨ More than half our schools are 100%+ enrolled ✨ Hundreds of families on waitlists ✨ TK expanded by 4 classrooms this year Why the demand? Families see education that goes beyond test scores. They see schools where their children achieve double-digit academic growth while discovering their passions. They see communities where whole families belong. With a historic Community Schools grant, all 20 KIPP SoCal schools now have dedicated Community School Managers connecting families to: ✓ Health services and medical/dental clinics ✓ Community pantries and food security support ✓ Family workshops and parent empowerment programs ✓ Back-to-school resource fairs ✓ Family Ambassador leadership opportunities Progress with purpose means serving whole families. When families thrive, students soar. This#GivingTuesday, we're inviting you to help sustain this model. Just $25 funds programming that keeps schools as community hubs. Get Involved: https://bit.ly/4eMoAhd #PublicEducation #CommunitySchools #EdEquity #FamilyEngagement

At KIPP SoCal, we believe academic excellence and whole-child development aren't competing priorities—they're complementary. Enrichment programs help: 🎵 Students discover their voices through music 🎨 Artists express themselves and build confidence ⚽ Athletes learn perseverance and teamwork 🎭 Performers step into the spotlight 🚀 Innovators explore STEM and creativity Why it matters: Research shows that enrichment programs don't distract from academics, they enhance them. Students who participate in arts, music, and extracurriculars demonstrate: ✓ Higher engagement and attendance ✓ Improved social-emotional skills ✓ Stronger sense of belonging ✓ Greater college and career readiness Every KIPP SoCal school offers expanded learning through after-school programs, clubs, and extracurriculars. Because progress with purpose means recognizing that excellence isn't one-dimensional. This #GivingTuesday, you can invest in students discovering their voices. $150 funds enrichment programs and KIPP Trips that open new worlds. Get Involved: https://lnkd.in/gDnE-Tzr #PublicEducation #EdEquity #WholeChild #ArtsEducation #SEL

🎉 KIPP & Sip - Recruitment Happy Hour!! 📅 Dec 11th, 2025 • 6-8 PM • Prank Bar, 1100 S. Hope St, LA Looking for your next role in education? Come meet the KIPP SoCal Talent team for careers, cocktails, and conversation. We’re hiring for 2026–27 - learn about leadership paths, our Teacher Residency, professional development, and our competitive benefits. Opportunities: • Elementary & Middle School Teachers • Special Education Teachers • Teacher Residency candidates • Student Services, Operations & Regional Leadership Bring a friend, ask questions, have a drink on us and leave with a clearer path forward. RSVP: https://bit.ly/KIPPHour - hope to see you there! #KIPPSocal #EducationJobs #TeacherRecruiting #TeacherResidency #LeadershipRoles

We're so proud of KIPP Academy of Innovation alum Joshua Pastelin, who spent his summer as a Snap Inc. Academies Storytelling Scholar, exploring creativity, strategy, and innovation at one of the world’s leading tech companies! Before joining Snap Inc., Joshua completed a marketing internship with USC’s Neighborhood Academic Initiative, made possible through CareerSpring, a KIPP Forward partner connecting students to career-building opportunities. “Even after middle school, KIPP continued to show up,” he shared. “My counselors connected me to internships and kept checking in. Those relationships are why I’m here today.” Read more about Joshua’s inspiring journey and how our KIPP Forward continues to open doors for our alumni at bit.ly/48oekvB 👏🏽

Huge congratulations to Ms. Gomez, our incredible Community School Manager at KIPP Corazón Upper School, for being named the Kiwanian of the Year! 🙌🏽 Presented by Jorge Alvarez, President of the Kiwanis Club of South Gate, this award honors Ms. Gomez’s dedicated service, community leadership, and unwavering commitment to making a difference for our students, families, and neighbors. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved recognition! 👏🏽

For #GivingTuesday, we're diving deeper into what progress with purpose looks like in action from TK to & through college. This week: academic excellence grounded in joy. The Results: 📊 TK students enter kindergarten 26 points ahead of new-to-KIPP peers 📊 9 out of 10 students make a full year of progress on assessments 📊 Alumni graduate college at 3× the national average for their peers Here's what makes it meaningful—while mastering grade-level skills, our students are also experiencing award-winning music education, discovering their passions, and building confidence through nationally recognized positive behavioral environments. The lesson? Students thrive when they get both rigor and joy. This progress is powered by intentional investment in: ✓ Educators who receive ongoing equity training and curriculum support ✓ Early learning programs that give students a strong foundation ✓ Enrichment opportunities that help students discover their voices Join us in powering academic excellence for 10,000+ students and 10,000+ alumni. Get Involved: https://lnkd.in/gWCvg6G7 #GivingTuesday #PublicEducation #EdEquity

We’re thrilled to host a timely and thought-provoking conversation on Tuesday, December 2, in Downtown Los Angeles, exploring how artificial intelligence can be a force for equity and opportunity in education. Join an inspiring panel of thought leaders shaping the intersection of technology, learning, and access: 🎙️ Maria Anguiano — Entrepreneur in Residence, College Futures Foundation & Vice Chair, UC Board of Regents 🎙️ Tiffany G. — Founder, Uprooted Academy 🎙️ Dr. Christyna Serrano — Head of Community Learning & Growth, Playlab AI Together, we’ll discuss how AI can help close opportunity gaps, elevate student voice, and support the educators of tomorrow. 🗓️ Tuesday, Dec. 2 | DTLA ➡️ RSVP today: https://bit.ly/43dD4nu #EducationalEquity #AIinEducation #InnovationInLearning #FutureOfEducation

We recently hosted a Connections & Community Breakfast, bringing together leaders and partners from across Los Angeles to celebrate the incredible work happening across our schools. We were especially moved by the stories of DJ Russell, a KIPP SoCal alum, and Gloria Ramos, a KIPP SoCal parent turned staff member. Their journeys truly embody what makes KIPP SoCal special — a community rooted in potential, partnership, and possibility for every student. A huge thank you to our friends at Bain & Company for generously hosting the breakfast and for their continued partnership in advancing educational equity. #EducationalEquity #Community #Partnership #PublicEducation

Middle School Science Teacher Wanted! 🔬🥼🧪 Are you ready to bring science to life for curious young minds at KIPP SoCal? We’re hiring a Middle School Science Teacher for the 2025-26 school year who believes in high expectations, equity, and inspiring curiosity in every student. 💰 Up to $10,000 signing bonus for experienced, credentialed candidates 📚 Supportive teaching community with robust coaching and growth opportunities ➡️ Apply today at kippsocal.org/careers

This #GivingTuesday season, we're celebrating Progress With Purpose, highlighting how intentional, joyful education is transforming outcomes for 10,000 students and 10,000 alumni. Over the next few weeks, we'll share stories of: 🌠 Double-digit academic growth 🌠 3× college graduation rates 🌠 20 schools serving as community hubs 🌠 Record waitlists mean Families Choose KIPP We invite you to join us in sustaining this progress. Get involved before and on December 2 at https://bit.ly/4eMoAhd #PublicEducation #EdEquity