http://www.kipp.org/01/whatisakippschool.cfm Recently the Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, praised KIPP schools for what they are doing for urban students. The basics, i.e. Five Pillars, are as follows... 1. High Expectations. KIPP schools have clearly defined and measurable high expectations for academic achievement and conduct that make no excuses based on the students' backgrounds. 2. Choice & Commitment. ...