Excellent Schools, Expansive Futures

Design and deliver a cohesive K–16 experience that builds the knowledge, skills, and mindsets every scholar needs to thrive.

• Clearly articulate academic skills, learning habits, and cultural competencies expected at key transition points (Kindergarten, 4th, 8th, and 12th grade).
• Monitor scholar progress using multiple measures and implement timely academic, culture, and counseling interventions.

Strengthen grade-level and advanced instruction, improve differentiation, and ensure scholars get the challenge and support they need.

• Implement a network-wide approach to Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports to identify needs earlier and target interventions.
• Offer gifted and advanced coursework for scholars ready to accelerate their learning.
• Leverage emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support differentiated instruction with strong human oversight.

Strengthen ACT prep, advising, career exposure, dual enrollment, and clear high school pathways aligned to scholars’ goals.

• Improve ACT preparation to ready scholars for the academic demands of college and other postsecondary paths.
• Develop and expand clear high school pathways (e.g., STEM, JROTC) aligned to scholar interests.
• Track and improve postsecondary persistence and completion, expanding dual enrollment, mentoring, and scholarships.
• Enhance college advising and career placement to connect scholars to high-success colleges and family-sustaining careers.

Establish clear, developmentally appropriate expectations and systems that promote positive culture and academic readiness.

• Develop K–8 and high school culture playbooks with shared expectations and routines.
• Adopt a consistent culture platform to monitor trends and support early intervention.
• Develop scholars’ executive functioning skills — self-regulation, organization, goal-setting, and perseverance.

Create a clear, shared definition of excellent teaching and leadership, and use it to align hiring, coaching, and succession planning.

• Establish a shared set of competencies and mindsets that describe excellence for educators and leaders.
• Integrate the profile into hiring, development, coaching, evaluation, and succession planning.

Establish differentiated learning experiences that meet educators where they are and equip them for high-quality instruction.

• Implement induction for early-career teachers (years 0–3) with targeted coaching and support.
• Launch KIPP Atlanta Foundations onboarding to ground all new educators in shared expectations and culture.
• Support educators in earning and maintaining required certifications and endorsements.
• Leverage AI to streamline planning, feedback, and professional learning for a sustainable workload.

Align leadership development to our academic vision and ensure continuity for critical school- and network-level roles.

• Align cohort-based leadership development experiences to broader organizational goals.
• Establish succession plans for critical leadership roles to ensure continuity and readiness.

Establish shared commitments and give families the support, communication, and tools to actively partner in scholar success.

• Develop clear family–school commitments around attendance, engagement, and learning habits.
• Align academic, culture, and wraparound supports to help families meet shared commitments.
• Leverage intelligent systems to streamline responsive, two-way family communication.

Create intentional opportunities for alumni to stay connected and contribute to the success of current and future scholars.

• Establish a KIPP Atlanta Schools Alumni Association for structured connection and engagement.
• Create opportunities for alumni to serve as mentors and volunteers to current scholars.

Build purposeful partnerships that expand access to resources, opportunities, and supports for scholars and families.

• Develop strategic partnerships with community organizations, higher-ed institutions, and employers aligned to our 2030 commitments.
• Partner with community organizations on proactive advocacy that elevates the needs of scholars and families.

Responsibly leverage innovation to improve efficiency, clarity, and access to information across the organization.

• Develop clear guidance and guardrails for the responsible use of AI and emerging tools.
• Replace inefficient or manual processes with AI-enabled and technology-supported solutions.
• Pilot innovations in school design, scheduling, and programming aligned to future workforce demands.

Strengthen attendance systems, identify barriers earlier, and partner with families to keep scholars present and engaged.

• Implement a shared chronic absenteeism system with regional policies and clear accountability.
• Leverage AI to streamline school-to-home attendance communication.

Align enrollment, staffing, and scheduling to maximize resources in service of scholar learning.

• Strengthen enrollment and re-enrollment practices for stable, predictable funding.
• Implement strategic master scheduling and staffing to ensure appropriate funding and high-quality instruction.
• Grow and diversify philanthropic revenue to close the enrollment funding gap and build long-term resilience.