In a perfect world, college students would be able to attend school full-time and not have to worry about working a job. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Many students today are forced to work in order to pay for school related expenses. Pursuing higher...
Volunteer for Christmas to help students You spend time sharing good food and great laughs over the holidays. You make treasured memories with family and friends and dive into the carols and Christmas cheer. But you want others to have those same experiences and often...
May this new year bring happiness and success to you, your family, and friends. After a great year, we are so proud to welcome a new year full of enthusiasm and positivity. Last year, we were able to help a large number of promising students to advance in their...
Advisors working with KKIS in The Riviera Maya, come across a vast number of students from all walks of life. In many circumstances students are living in poverty which is beyond their control. Many students from developing countries, like Mexico, dream about a better...
The 11th Annual KKIS Auction Diner celebrating and raising money for the children of the Riviera Maya was a great success! February 23, 2022 on the rooftop of The Reef 28, supporters of KKIS gathered for dinner, drinks, games and an auction - all with the goal of...
KKIS or Keeping Kids in School was started with the belief that education changes lives; that all children should have access to public education. Keeping Kids In School is not an easy task in Mexico where public high school costs more than 2 months of an average...
KKIS Origin Story Did you have a teacher that really “got you”? A teacher that saw your uniqueness, encouraged you to develop your skills, inspired you to be your best? Gayle Collins, the founder of Keeping Kids In School, was that teacher. They say that once you are...
11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner - Sights and Sounds of Mexico! We are thrilled to announce another Auction and Dinner after a whole year without being able to meet up in person... We are back, better, bigger, and stronger than ever!!! We look forward to finally...
Giving Tuesday is right around the corner! Giving Tuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of generosity. Giving Tuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement...
Communication between parents and their kids is the key to prevent them from quitting school. She recommends that before punishing, grounding, or even hurting their kids, parents should sit and have a conversation with them.
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