A longer school day allows for students to have more time in the classroom to acquire the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for competitive high schools and colleges. (kippindy.org)
But don't be too quick to call this one merely a revamp of other similar competitive high school / college movies. (slashfilm.com)
In 5th - 8th grade much emphasis is placed on mastering the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) enhanced with KIPP and national standards so that all students gain the additional knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the most competitive high schools around Austin, Texas, and the nation. (kippaustin.org)