Class this week was pretty awesome as usual. This week we learned about K.I.P.P, a public school that is starting to gain steam across the country. KIPP stands for Knowledge is Power Program. Essentially this is a more strenuous school, however with this extra work comes more successful students.
Hailing from a small, conservative community I had always just assumed that you either went to the local elementary school, or your parents were rich and sent you to a private school. I was pretty sheltered from any program like KIPP. However, upon learning about the program, I am excited about the possibility of what an organization like this could do for our Education System.
I have always thought that competition is a good thing. The fact is, public schools don't have sufficient competition. Sure students could go to private school, but only if their parents have enough funds to put them there. The bottom line is that public schools can continue to be mediocre because there isn't really an alternative, well until Now.
So that is what excites me the most about KIPP. Not necessarily that it will grow and take over the current education system, but more that it will cause the current education system to step up to the plate.
1 comment:
I agree to the fullest. The KIP program is an amazing way to benefit children who want to further their education that come from families that do not have the money to afford private schools. I have personal experience with both private and public schools and feel that private schools offer a better education. I find it terrible when someone can not afford a private school becuase they are missing out on a great opportunity. I hope that the KIP program continues its success and grows more throughout the country.
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