Students compete against celebrities in school fundraiser

Celebrities will challenge students from KIPP Metro Atlanta Schools in a March 27 game show fundraiser for the charter school network.

“Are You Smarter than a KIPPster” contestants include comedian Jeff Foxworthy, Atlanta Falcons defensive end Jonathan Massaquoi, Morehouse College President Silvanus Wilson Jr., Channel 2 Action News anchor John Bachman and others.

The event will raise money for KIPP’s seven Atlanta-area schools.

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