KIPP has a really great national reputation for working with students in grades five through eight. Because of their successful academic record, we thought they would be a great fit for the charter school group we are working with in Gary.

Overall they had been doing very well, especially as they've been around longer the students continue to do better. They are finding that the students who have a long-term commitment to charter schools are showing improvement, especially in the ISTEP.

We want students to value and manage their credit reputation in the same way they manage their grade point average.

We do have some colorful students that have a reputation for enjoying themselves thoroughly. But you've got to have faith in the kids.

We've always been known as being leaders in training teachers and educators. This we see as a natural extension of that, offering more opportunities in education for students and families.

A group of students at the park did not return.