KIPP DC reviews

Long work day hours 5-week Summer break Repetitive Professional Development - "Wellness Days = mandated attendance to overpaid outside speakers" Lots or performative actions and pandering rather than tangible things that directly address teacher concerns and input Diversity within executive leadership team leaves much to be desired

Administration is not supportive with behaviors in the classroom. Students will disrupt the learning environment and be sent back 5 minutes later to do the same thing. The hours are very long and it is hard to have a life outside of work. Also there is not enough personnel in the building to support teachers. If someone is out and there is no sub to cover, admin will divide classes up and give other teachers 10 extra students to add to the already large class sizes. It can be very difficult to get a 2 minute bathroom break because you are in the classroom all day without support.