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March 20, 2025

 by andysantiago · Published March 20, 2025 · Last modified March 24, 2025

From East San José to UC San Diego: A KIPP Alum’s Journey of Growth, Community, and Self-Discovery

My name is Ryan Tran, and as a kid growing up in East San José, my parents wanted my older sister and I to be educated in an environment that prioritized academic rigor while...

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