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KIPP Texas reports district‑wide growth but says student achievement still trails peers; reading and writing get focused attention
Summary
Saba Ali, chief executive officer of KIPP Texas, told the board on Sept. 25 that the network has gained 11 accountability points over three years but still must accelerate student achievement to match top CMOs.
Saba Ali, chief executive officer of KIPP Texas, opened the academic report at the Sept. 25 board meeting by saying, “We’re proud of our growth, and we need to improve our student achievement.” Academic leaders presented three years of accountability trends, described targeted interventions where performance has lagged, and outlined the strategy for year two of a multi‑year academic plan.
Why it matters: KIPP Texas is a large charter management organization; modest changes in system performance affect college readiness and long‑term outcomes for thousands of students. Management reported that 38 of 54 schools increased at least one letter grade between school years 2023 and 2025, and that the share of A/B schools rose from 21% in 2023 to 57% in 2025. At the same time, leaders said overall achievement still lags peers…
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