Do you recall what you were doing 20 years ago? We do! 20 years ago we founded our first KIPP school in Austin with 62 fifth grade students. We came to the conclusion that together with our families and communities, we would create joyful, academically excellent schools that would prepare our students to pursue any path they choose — college, career, and beyond — so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. We plan to kick-off our 20 year celebration at our annual fundraiser, KIPP Night Out, that will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022. KIPP Texas - Austin is now an open enrollment, public, tuition-free, charter school network serving more than 5,400 students in 11 schools. At KIPP Texas, students graduate college at a rate four times higher than the national average for students in educationally underserved neighborhoods. KIPP Texas - Austin has demonstrated the powerful impact a high-quality education has on improving graduation rates and college attainment, enabling students and communities to command their futures.