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A Surprise $6 Million Gift For KIPP Colorado Public Schools

Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott is donating to the network of schools, serving 2,600 students in grades Pre-K through 12th grade.

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"I think that she saw that we reflect the communities that we serve, I think she also saw that our students are just happy and joyful," Chief External Affairs Officer for KIPP Colorado Taamiti Bankole said.
"I think that she saw that we reflect the communities that we serve, I think she also saw that our students are just happy and joyful," Chief External Affairs Officer for KIPP Colorado Taamiti Bankole said. (CBS)

By Kelly Werthmann, CBS Denver:

A game-changing donation will help Colorado students. Philanthropist and author Mackenzie Scott has given away billions of dollars since 2020, following her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Now Scott is making a big donation to charter schools in Denver.

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