KIPP, the Knowledge Is Power Program, was founded in Houston in 1994 to prepare students with the academic and intellectual skills, knowledge, habits, and character traits 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.