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DiNapoli v. Kipp

Submitted by Ire, Dec 14, 2007 14:43

They were cited because they failed to properly indicate where KIPP $$ and state $$ were used. Most KIPP schools raise a significant amount of money in excess of the state and federal funding they receive, and as a charter school, they have the discretion to use this money as they see fit to benefit their total school program.

TOTAL SCHOOL PROGRAM means providing sufficient perks to some of the best teachers in the nation to justify them continuing to work at a school where their days are longer and more demanding than at most other schools.

Whatever KIPP Academy is doing, its clearly working - over 70% of its 8th grade graduates matriculate in college...compared to less than 30% of the students who attend school in their neighboring district. If a school financed vacation helps motivate and bond teachers to help them focus the other 210 days a year they teach...who are you to judge?

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...they can send their teachers wherever they want. It is about results.....right? [MORE]	Children first	Dec 17, 2007 16:46
They were cited because they failed to properly indicate where KIPP $$ and state $$ were used. Most KIPP schools...	Ire	Dec 14, 2007 14:43
i have a couple of questions. first, are the students performing well at this school? do the teachers communicate with... [MORE]	steven	Dec 14, 2007 14:40
You conveniently overlook or downplay the fact that KIPP, like all charter schools, is receiving and using tax dollars. I... [MORE]	Paul A d'Oronzio	Dec 13, 2007 17:01
Have 3 girls attending public school from age 9 thru 13. Outstanding schools, outstanding District. If any school tries this... [MORE]	Dad from Brooklyn	Dec 12, 2007 16:53
my two kids atended kipp were before that they were at a religios school in the bronx. what they have... [MORE]	isidro u.	Dec 12, 2007 16:13
isidro u. should learn to spell properly before 'attacking' other parent's comments. KIPPS administration should be FIRED for taking advantage of... [MORE]	dismay	Dec 13, 2007 06:03
I cannot believe that the off-site retreats are more than a modest portion of the schools budget. If that helps... [MORE]	Wilm E. Donath	Dec 11, 2007 17:52
you must be kidding! surely you jest . you can't really believe these obvious scam artists at the he school... [MORE]	akaye	Dec 11, 2007 10:01
You're crazy to tr;y to justify spending school money on vacations in the DR. What are you thinking? [MORE]	sastiebel	Dec 11, 2007 09:28

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