Knowledge Is Power Program shown as urban triumph

Started by two young teachers, the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) is proving that anyone, no matter the setting can learn.

Eventually, Levin and Feinberg cobble together a college-prep program that boasts longer hours, days, weeks and years — kids stay in school until 5 p.m. most days, attend class every other Saturday and spend weeks in summer school; it demands 24/7 dedication from parents, students and teachers but gets good, replicable results.

Hard work, high expectations, and dedicated parents; thats what it takes to achieve.

Full article: USA Today