KIPP Poder Academy

KIPP Poder Academy KIPP Poder Academy is a tuition-free, college preparatory middle school in San Antonio, Texas. This mantra was meant to galvanize workers and inspire them.

In Spanish, “poder” means power/strength (noun) and to be able to (verb). “Puede” is one conjugation of poder.

“Sí se puede” is a term rooted in the struggle of working-class Latinos. It was the rallying cry of the United Farm Worker’s Union in the 1970s. Co-founders Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez adopted the motto during a 25-day fast in Phoenix, Arizona where they were trying to organize farm workers to demand fair wages and better working conditions. Yes, we can start a movement against all odds. Yes, we can stand up against exploitation. Yes, we can fight for fair wages and medical and pension benefits. Over the years, “Sí se puede” has also been adopted by other civil and labor rights groups involving Latinos around the country. (http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/race/news/2008/09/22/4950/si-se-puede/)

Likewise, the KIPP Poder community will be inspired and empowered to pursue a life of choice and opportunity. Yes, we can achieve great things through hard work. Yes, we can go to and through college. Yes, we can be agents of transformation within our community and beyond. We can. We will.

Address

128 S. Audobon
San Antonio, TX
78212

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+12108886513

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