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KIPP schools have attracted national attention due to the success of our innovative and effective educational practices with students from under-resourced communities. Locally, the Washington Post regularly publishes articles about KIPP schools in and around the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Venture Philanthropy gives $5.5 million for expansion of KIPP DC charter schools, Washington Post, August 2, 2010
Venture Philanthropy Partners puts $5.5M in charter school program, Washington Business Journal, August 2, 2010
V.C. Grant Will Underwrite Charter Schools in DC, New York Times, DealBook, August 2, 2010
Students from KIPP DC: AIM Academy travel to Costa Rica, Washington Post, July 28, 2010
Report finds KIPP students outscore peers, Washington Post, June 22, 2010
Chili and Schoolkids for Chic French Lady , Associated Press / msnbc.com, March 30, 2010
NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News, March 30, 2010
Student Recommends Chili Bowl to Bruni, ABC, March 30, 2010
Carla Bruni-Sarkozy visits a KIPP school, Examiner.com, March 30, 2010
French First Lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Visits KIPP DC’s Benning Road Campus, MSNBC, March 30, 2010
KIPP DC: AIM Academy and KIPP DC: KEY Academy Win EPIC Award, Education News, March 17, 2010
"Push for more US school time", The Straits Times (Singapore), October 5, 2009
D.C.'s Progress Report, The Washington Post, October 15, 2009
Why Michelle Rhee Has to Play Tough, The Washington Post, October 14, 2009
KIPP DC Benning Road Campus Yields AIA Excellence in Design Award, Click link for full list of 2009 Winners, October 13, 2009
Venture Philanthropy Partners Supports Business Planning Effort for KIPP DC, Press Release, October 9, 2009
VIDEO "What Works" NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams October 5, 2009
At Some Schools, Tastier Trays Come at a Price The Washington Post September 30, 2009
More school: President would curtail summer vacation The Pantagraph September 27, 2009
VIDEO "About Our Children" MSNBC September 20, 2009
Principal Philonda Johnson ‘05 to Give Keynote at Academic Convocation
Trinity Washington September 18, 2009
The Best School Operators in the Country The Huffington Post September 18, 2009
Request for Review Of D.C. Tests Languished: Official Asked That Schools Look Into Possible Cheating The Washington Post September 7, 2009
26-School D.C. Cheating Probe 'Inconclusive The Washington Post September 4, 2009
Press Release KIPP DC Sets a High Standard in the District: WILL and AIM Academies' Strong Performance on DC-CAS Matches the Success of Network's Flagship School August 27, 2009
Newsmakers: Richard Barth, Chief Executive Officer, KIPP Foundation August 21, 2009 Philanthropy News Digest
Duncan's Call for School Turnarounds Sparks Debate Education Week August 11, 2009
Summer School for Everyone? TIME July 27, 2009
Southeast Equestrian Team An Unlikely Outlet for Kids The Washington Post July 26, 2009
Lessons for Failing Schools New York Times July 5, 2009
Hall of Fame: Knowledge is Power Program Charter Schools Examiner (online) June 24, 2009
U.S. Charter Schools Movement Gains Traction National Public Radio June 16, 2009
What "Yes We Can" Should Mean for our Schools The Washington Post January 9, 2008
How to turn Obama's success into gains for black boys USA Today January 6, 2009
2008's Washingtonians of the Year: Susan Schaeffler Washingtonian Magazine January 1, 2009
Charter Schools Make Gains on Tests The Washington Post December 15, 2008
Inside the Hallways of KIPP The Washington Post December 14, 2008
KIPP DC Teachers Mekia Love and Lisa Suben Each Receive $10,000 Surprise Awards August 7, 2008
AAAS Trains Leaders in Local Science Education June 27, 2008
Washington, DC, students have breakfast with a legend April 3, 2008
Track to Success The Columbus Dispatch March 3, 2008
Outside Help for Schools Possible; D.C. Contacts Private Groups To Aid Ailing Sites The Washington Post February 28, 2008
Seeking a 'Gold Standard' in D.C. Charter Education The Washington Post November 19, 2007
KIPP DC: KEY Academy Teacher Mekia Love Named a 2007 American Star of Teaching November 15, 2007
KIPP DC: KEY Academy Named a Blue Ribbon School October 2, 2007
Inside the KIPP School Summit The Washington Post August 7, 2007
Guest Column by Bill Gates: Getting Our Children Ready for School, College and Work The Seattle Times November 15, 2006
Schools the City Can Build On; As another year gets underway, system looks to use 3 campuses as models for improvement The Washington Post August 29, 2006
Board Approves Alliance Of Public, Charter School The Washington Post June 15, 2006
KIPP DC FOUNDER TO APPEAR ON U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION T.V. BROADCAST IN WASHINGTON, D.C. May 15, 2006
KIPP DC on The Oprah Winfrey Show April 7, 2006
A Miracle in the Making?; KIPP turns its efforts toward elementary schools The Washington Post April 2, 2006
Effective Use of Extended School Time March 8, 2006
International Press Event Sponsored by KEY Academy March 8, 2006
Susan Schaeffler is Aspen Institute Scholar March 8, 2006
KEY Academy Featured in Book Mayhem in the Middle March 8, 2006
Outstanding Student Performance . February 21, 2006
High Scores Fail to Clear Obstacles to KIPP Growth
Charter Schools Expand in Several New Directions August 25, 2005
No Shortcuts November 10, 2003
Braving Disney November 9, 2003