Dr. Burt shares vision for future

KIPP Memphis Public Schools (KMPS) CEO Antonio Burt, Ed.D. talked with ABC24 about his vision for the future of KIPP Memphis schools. 

In the article, Dr. Burt discussed his background in education, how he plans on transforming KMPS, and the importance of providing excellent education to early learners. 

"So my focus will really be around exposing kids to rigorous course offerings, you know, high schools around eight advanced placement courses, also those dual enrollment statewide dual credit programs, getting exposed to what is life like in college and what are those requirements, and then going down from high school to middle; how do we prepare students for you know, STEM and careers or the future, so looking at bringing coding programs inside schools, looking at having internships with signature partnerships, and ensuring that our kids are on or above grade level in literacy, math, science, and social studies, so that means having the best teachers and the best leaders inside of our building and excepting no excuses for excellent at each of the sites," Dr. Burt told ABC24.

Later in the article, Dr. Burt also discussed the importance of getting families in the community on board with increased standards in learning. The newly-appointed CEO shared plans for increased family engagement, town hall meetings, and more opportunities for parents to get engaged. 

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