KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) Schools (college, school, masters, require)

[Chanteuse d' Opéra]

What can you tell me about the KIPP schools? There are few in my state but all I know is that they were started by TFA (Teach for America) alum & that it is more of a college-bound lifestyle (for the kids) if anything (if the kids need you in the middle of the night, you are required to help them)...any thoughts on the schools? I am looking to possibly apply to one as a what seems to be a healthy alternative to Teach for America.

[asugraduate]

I actually just briefly heard about these schools in a masters class I am taking. They are discussed in the book Outliers (unsure of the author). I'd be curious to hear more about them as well.

[maf763]

Malcolm Gladwell is the author of Outliers and indeed devotes a chapter to KIPP in the book. They are schools that tend to be in high risk areas and provide a very rigorous, structured program with extended hours and school year.