KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, was founded in Houston in 1994 to help children from underserved communities learn the academic and character skills necessary to succeed at all levels of Pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, college, and the competitive world beyond. KIPP has grown into a nationwide movement of more than 50 schools. In Houston, KIPP serves early childhood/elementary, middle school, and high school students with a growing family of schools. Success will require students to master the core academic disciplines, as well as critical-thinking, self-discipline and organization, self-advocacy and communication, and leadership.