Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP)

Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) is a nonprofit network of more than 200 public charter schools educating students in prekindergarten through high school. KIPP schools operate with charter school authorizer approval and require students, parents, and teachers to sign a Commitment to Excellence pledge outlining responsibilities including high behavioral and disciplinary expectations. KIPP schools feature an extended school day and extended school year compared to traditional public schools. When enrollment demand exceeds capacity, student admission is determined by lottery. KIPP also maintains an active alumni network and partnerships with scholarship organizations to support former students through college. Funding comes primarily from public federal, state, and local sources, supplemented by charitable donations from foundations and individuals.