KIPP Indy’s Staff Spotlight: Martha Cortes, Tyfany Bouie, and Felipe Cuatecontzi
In this month’s Staff Spotlight and in honor of Latinx Heritage Month, we are highlighting three KIPP Indy staff members, Martha Cortes, Tyfany Bouie, and Felipe Cuatecontzi. They share how representation affected their education and ways that schools can truly center...
Board of Directors Meeting: September 2020
In accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5 Public Meetings (Open Door Law) PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Directors Meeting Location: The public can attend the board meeting via the call-in information below: Join Zoom...
KIPP Indy Public Schools’ Community Partner Highlight: Pastor Wallace & Pastor Middleton of New Spiritual Life Christian Church
Community Partner Highlight: Pastor Wallace & Pastor Middleton of New Spiritual Life Christian Church In this interview, Pastor Wallace and Pastor Middleton share their personal connections to the Martindale-Brightwood neighborhood, the importance of collaboration...
KIPP Indy Public School’s Staff Spotlight: Deijah Barnes
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary’s 5th grade Social Studies teacher, Deijah Barnes, shares about her path to teaching, how her team pursues equity in the classroom, and what’s inspiring her during this time. Questions appear in bold, while Deijah’s answers follow. Questions...
Board of Directors Meeting: July 2020
In accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5 Public Meetings (Open Door Law) PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Directors Meeting Location: The public can attend the board meeting via the call-in information below: Join Zoom Meeting...
Board of Directors Meeting Dates 2020-21
In accordance with Indiana Code 5-14-1.5 Public Meetings (Open Door Law) PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Directors Meetings School Year 2020-21 Location: Announced on the “News” page of our website prior to meeting Dates: July 21, 2020 September 22, 2020 November 17, 2020...
Dear White People
Throughout the school year, our 5th graders have been working in their Social Studies and English Language Arts classes to process the pervasive, systemic racism in our society and use their voices to put pressure on community leaders to act. In the following optional...
A Message to KIPP Indy Families
Dear KIPP Indy Families, We condemn the senseless killings of Dreasjon Reed, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, as well as countless other Black men, women, and children who have lost their lives as a direct result of racist violence. In talking with...
KIPP Indy Public School’s Staff Spotlight: Lateasa Cannon
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary’s 5th grade English Language Arts teacher, Lateasa Cannon, shares her experience with eLearning, what she is proud of in regard to her team’s response, and how this experience has prepared her for a new leadership role. Questions and answers...
Title I Parent Meetings
On Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 9 am and 6 pm, KIPP Indy will host identical Title I Parent Meetings. These are not mandatory, but are open if you would like to learn or provide input on how Title I funds are used to support our schools. Given the COVID-19 safety...