“Respect for the rights of others means peace.”
– President Benito Juarez of Mexico
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free, open-enrollment charter public schools throughout Los Angeles and San Diego, educating more than 10,000 students and supporting 6,800 alumni to and through college and beyond. KIPP SoCal Public Schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social, emotional and academic support for success in high school, college, and life. Together with families and communities, KIPP SoCal Public Schools creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose so they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world. KIPP SoCal Public Schools students are learning to change the world by thinking critically, leveraging their unique identities, and engaging in civic empowerment. Efrain Ibarra, Jr. is a KIPP SOCAL San Diego Advisory Council Member.
#1 I grew up in Santa Maria, California. I am the son of a professional soccer player from the Mexican major league soccer.
#2 My favorite travel destination is The State of Nayarit in Mexico. I would like to visit Israel someday.
#3 Favorite movie: “Ocean’s Eleven.”
#4 Book recommendation: “The Da Vinci Code.”
#5 Bucket list item: To parachute from an airplane!
#6 We have a dog named Elvis.
#7 Deeds of gratitude are the reflection of our lives and faith. And giving back to our community is part of the building blocks of our good deeds.
#8 KIPP SoCal serves the communities that are dear to my heart, such as Barrio Logan and South East San Diego. The best education system to me is when a child begins school and makes it through college. KIPP SoCal provides such an experience.
#9 KIPP SoCal creates a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that fosters meaningful relationships and a love of learning. Success is rooted in academics and character. We empower students to express themselves confidently and impact the world. We create a supportive culture with high expectations and personalized learning tailored to each student’s needs and interests. KIPP Forward exemplifies our mission by supporting alumni through high school, college, and beyond, valuing diverse pathways to success.
#10 KIPP SoCal 8th grade alumni graduate college at a rate three times higher than the national average of their peers. KIPP SoCal alumni in high school receive 5X more personalized college counseling than their peers. KIPP SoCal alumni graduate High School 9 percentage points higher than their peers in district public schools.
KIPP SoCal Gala
Celebrating 20 years of educational excellence
Thursday, October 10, 2024
5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles
www.kippsocal.org/gala
