
Sense of belonging leads to college success
Most KIPP graduates feel a sense of belonging in college, according to a survey released by the charter network. However, “the majority also worry about being judged based on their race or socioeconomic background,” reports Kate Stringer on The 74. KIPP alumni who attend historically black colleges feel a greater sense of belonging, a finding echoed in other research on black college students, writes Stringer. Ninety-five percent of KIPP alumni are African American or Latino