Kairos Academies

"We are so invested in our students and their lives, and those kids who latch onto us–their lives are changed forever. ?? At Kairos, every project is a chance for students to lean into their unique strengths, ignite curiosity, and grow in confidence—all while mastering critical thinking. ?? Read about Maddi's Kairos impact in our latest Stories from the Stoop blog post at https://lnkd.in/gmPiBGJD

"Emi isn't just a mentor–she's an advocate. She models how to ask for what you need, then steps back and encourages Juno to do it." -Lisa, Kairos Parent. ???? With personalized support from teachers and mentors, Kairos students practice making decisions that shape their academic and personal goals. ?? Read more about Emi's Kairos impact in our latest Stories from the Stoop blog post at https://lnkd.in/gmPiBGJD

"Caleb has been unbelievable...he knows exactly when to step in." -Kate, Kairos Parent. ?? At Kairos Academies, one-on-one connections build confidence and give students the tools to set goals and overcome challenges. ?? Read about Caleb's Kairos impact in our latest Stories from the Stoop blog post at https://lnkd.in/gmPiBGJD

"Maria fights tooth and nail for Mackenzie...just knowing that there's another person advocating for her makes all the difference." -Kate, Kairos Parent. ?? Read about Maria's Kairos impact in our latest Stories from the Stoop blog post at https://lnkd.in/gmPiBGJD

At Kairos, learning doesn’t stay confined to a single subject—it flows, connects, and inspires! ??? Our 8th graders celebrated Black History Month by creating stunning artwork honoring Black Americans across the arts, sports, history, science, and beyond. We love seeing students' personal interests shine through their projects! This is what learning looks like when creativity and critical thinking come together—exploring important topics from multiple perspectives and across different classes. ??????

So cool! This is exactly the type of innovation that we know can spark tremendous academic achievement. Show Me The World Project brings an interdisciplinary program to students at some of our grantee schools, including?Kairos Academies and School District of University City, where they learn about geography, agriculture, and entrepreneurship (among other things) as they run a coffee business to raise money for an international trip. Hear from program founders Samantha Lurie Carroll , Sylvester Chisom and Boahemaa Adu-Oppong, PhD as they share more about their inspiring approach to world-class academic enrichment, and take you behind the scenes as this year's cohort prepares to travel to Costa Rica. https://lnkd.in/gzFN7xJu Nine PBS #RealWorldLearning #EmpowerChildren #ShowMeTheWorld #STEM #Entrepreneurship #InterdisciplinaryLearning #LivingStLouis

As our Black educator series continues, we are excited to share some thoughts from Allyson Anthony, Assistant Principal at Kairos Academies and one of our Instructional Leadership Fellows. Allyson has shown her passion for coaching teachers through her commitment to improving her own instructional coaching. Recognizing that the work she and other network leaders do directly impacts student outcomes, Allyson builds on her own lived experiences to "confront and educate those who may not think equitably" as she builds systems that promote a strong academic culture among her staff and students. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackEducators #AdvanceEquity #TheDisruptors #InstructionalLeaders

At Kairos, teaching isn’t just a role—it’s a commitment to knowing, supporting, and challenging every student to grow. Parents see it. Students feel it. And teachers live it every day. ???“If I hadn't found Kairos, I don't know where Mackenzie would be… I feel like she has a future now—an educational future.”?– Kate Makela, Kairos parent ???“Emi isn’t just a mentor–she’s an advocate...She’s always there, always responsive, and never lets things fall through the cracks." – Lisa Donahue, Kairos parent From?Maria Garcia Foz?making sure students and families feel supported, to?Caleb Johnson?helping Mackenzie find confidence in math, to Emilia Belciak??ensuring Juno sees the behaviors that drive success—Kairos teachers are changing lives. ?? Read how their impact is shaping the future for students like Juno and Mackenzie: https://lnkd.in/gmPiBGJD Shoutout to all the incredible educators at Kairos who show up every day, ready to make a difference. #Teaching #TeachingStories #EducationMatters #Mentorship #KairosAcademies #IChoseKairos #stlmade

Kairos Academies just released our 2023-2024 Annual Report! From record-breaking student growth to securing our five-year renewal, this milestone celebrates how far we’ve come—and the bright future ahead. ? Highlights include: ?? Standing as a beacon of academic growth and equity ?? Historic funding to expand our impact and fulfill our promise ?? A celebration of student and family stories Together, we’re building a legacy of empowerment and excellence for St. Louis. ?? ?? Read the report and share in our progress: https://lnkd.in/gsrz3frX