By Maya Hood, Fisk University, Tribune Intern NASHVILLE, TN — The Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) is a network of free college-prep schools in underdeveloped communities in the United States. It is the largest network of charter schools in America. The mission at KIPP is to create a nationwide network of public schools that are successful at serving students in underdeveloped communities while enhancing their knowledge, social character, and skills needed to succeed in college and beyond. One of KIPP’s best attributes is that it is a nonprofit foundation. With 209 schools across the country they are servicing children in early…