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Putting Teachers First: A Bold New Approach to Pay at Kairos
Kairos is launching Teacher First Compensation, a bold new approach that raises teacher pay and prioritizes our most impactful educators.
Mar 264 min read


Stories from the Stoop: More than Academics, A Team that Has Your Back
Our teachers and mentors don't just deliver lessons; they invest in students, challenge them, and advocate for them. They build the kind of
Feb 195 min read

Kairos Academies 2023-2024 Annual Report
Five Years of Progress, Fifty Years of Promise Turning five years old. Can you imagine a better milestone? Every experience–new and...
Jan 152 min read


Stories from the Stoop: Building a Culture of Excellence at Kairos
Kairos builds a culture of excellence, celebrating top teachers Lauren Wood and Maddi Hausdorf for their dedication and student impact.
Oct 8, 20243 min read


Year-Round Learning: Transforming the Summer Slump into a Springboard for Success
Explore how extended learning periods, targeted support, and engaging extracurricular activities are helping Kairos students excel.
Jun 20, 20243 min read


Fostering Mental Health through Stronger Connections
Starting next school year, Kairos is taking Circle to the next level, complete with student badge work and hands-on staff training.
May 2, 20244 min read


Asking, Adapting, Achieving: The New Shape of Mentoring at Kairos
Mentoring makes the Kairos experience special–supporting students, engaging families, and growing deep community roots.
Mar 18, 20244 min read


Stories from the Stoop: Meeting the Needs of ALL Students
November 16, 2023 | by Dr. Khalil Graham In sports, at the end of a season, a coach evaluates the team’s performance, identifies areas of...
Nov 15, 20234 min read


Stories from the Stoop: Creating a Generation of Change-Makers Through Diversity
September 18, 2023 | By Dr. Khalil Graham One of the greatest challenges we face as a nation is the increase in racial segregation in our...
Sep 18, 20233 min read

Stories from the Stoop: Prepping for Our Upcoming Season
August 16, 2023 | By Dr. Khalil Graham I’m so excited to share the first edition of my monthly newsletter that I have named “Stories from...
Aug 16, 20235 min read


The Intentionality of Black History Month
What's going on Kairos family! This is your one-and-only Dr. Will, Director of Community here at Kairos Academies, and I was asked to...
Feb 2, 20231 min read


A New Generation of Leaders Rise at Kairos
Kairos Academies St. Louis is starting the school year with fresh leadership and an ambitious plan to transform teaching culture.
Aug 1, 20223 min read
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