As summer comes to an end, parents and children are starting to think about going back to school. Remember the excitement of buying new clothes, backpacks, and school supplies? For many underserved families in Playa del Carmen, gathering basic school necessities for...
The pros and cons of working a job while in College in Mexico
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
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...
Graduating High School in 2023 in Riviera Maya
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...
Academics advisor’s role in high school
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...
KKIS Expands to Tulum: Education Changes Everything!
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 – A Teacher’s Greatest Dream; No Child Left Behind
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...
The Amazing 11th Annual KKIS Auction and Dinner – Sights and Sounds of Mexico!
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...
KKIS partners with Universidad Tecnológica de la Riviera Maya
KKIS Scholars who finish High School could have discounts and/or scholarships at Universidad Tecnológica de la Riviera Maya. A few months ago, Malú Martínez, our Connections Program Coordinator, and Fred Uriarte, Board Member and Scholarships Director at KKIS, visited...
Three Mexican Women in KKIS
Now, in its seventh year of continued growth, the volunteer working board is bolstering the organizations' strength and staying power by hiring three talented and passionate professionals from Mexico who have previously demonstrated their dedication as volunteers. In...
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