Two KIPP schools close abruptly, deserting students and their families
(left to right) Jerrika Minnis, 3, Jakira Jones, 5, and Paris Moore, 7, grab classwork from first grade teacher Taylor Beardall (reflection) while getting donated supplies at KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary school on Friday, March 20, 2020. The school has since been closed. (Mark Weber/Daily Memphian file)
David Pettiette
David Pettiette, a Rhodes College graduate and CPA, is a Memphis sports enthusiast with an interest in data analytics and regression analysis.
KIPP gave up on their students, families, faculty and staff after only a few years of operation. This was a financial decision that is inequitable to the historic Alcy Ball community in South Memphis.
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KIPP closes two Memphis charter schools
KIPP officials say they will continue remote learning plans through the end of the school year, but the closings will mean hundreds of students will have to find new schools this fall.
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