KIPP Austin Public Schools

In the News

5.3.2010 - Austin American-Statesman

In response to an April 28th op-ed by Sara Stevenson, Jill Kolasinski wrote, "Valued Teachers Play Key Role in KIPP Success."

11.4.2009- Austin American-Statesman

KIPP Austin's Founder & CEO, Jill Kolasinski, is quoted in an article about Education Commissioner Robert Scott's push to make it easier for high-performing charter schools to expand. For the full article, click here.

11.3.2009- FOX News

KTBC FOX News 7 Austin ran a piece on KIPP Austin's collaboration with the Sustainable Food Center's "Sprouting Healthy Kids" program. The piece was part of their "FOXe" series that focuses on eco-friendly businesses and enterprises around Austin. Check it out here!

11.2.2009- Austin American-Statesman

The article, “Texas' School Fund might invest in charter school facilities”, focuses on issues related to the tremendous need for facilities funding for charter schools. The on-line version also contains a slideshow that features our amazing students and gives a glimpse into day-to-day life at KIPP Austin.

9.9.2009 - MSNBC

On September 9, 2009 our high school, KIPP Austin Collegiate, was featured on MSNBC as part of a special hosted by Bill Cosby titled “About Our Children”. The piece was a live town hall meeting at Howard University focusing on the issues of education, parenting, and health care in America today. Check out the segment below.

9.20.2009- Austin American-Statesman

Check out KIPP Austin College Prep's profile in the Austin American-Statesman naming them one of the top middle schools in central Texas- Group Ranks Central Texas' Best and Worst Schools.

KIPP National News:

KIPP schools across the country have received national attention from exposure in ABC World News, the New York Times. The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, Newsweek and others. Click here for links to national KIPP News.

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Read what people are saying about KIPP Austin!

I love the phrase, “Knowledge is Power.” But I’ve also heard the kids at KIPP repeating another one of my favorites, that being, “There are no shortcuts.” What a great lesson for our future leaders.

--Will Wynn
Mayor, City of Austin

At the KLE Foundation, our focus on education targets underprivileged students who have the will and commitment to work hard in making a better future for themselves. KIPP Austin Public Schools is an essential organization for the East Austin community that allows motivated students to break the cycle of generational poverty through an exemplary education that opens the college door.

--Rani Clasquin and Eric Harslem
KLE Foundation

Our mission is to eradicate childhood obesity in Austin over the next three years. We’re thrilled to support KIPP Austin Public Schools students’ collective commitment to create healthy lifestyles with daily exercise. They are ending the myth that kids don’t want to move and provide that kids want to get in shape if given the equipment, coaching, and events.

--Shiela and Paul Carrozza
RunTex

I visited with KIPP Austin Public Schools students on the steps of our nation’s Capitol. Their enthusiasm and engagement is a testament to the strength of KIPP’s mission. Their pioneering spirit promises great things as our community’s future leaders. As the husband of an educator and the father of an educator, I appreciate the many obstacles facing our schools. From qualified and dedicated educators to involved parents, KIPP continues to challenge enrolled families and our community to strive for success.