Beyond the Classroom: Reimagining What Support in Schools Looks Like
Across Washington, a quiet emergency is unfolding in our schools. More students than ever are missing days, sometimes weeks, of learning, connection, and care. Chronic absenteeism has become one of […]
From Strategy to Impact: How Boston Consulting Group is Equipping CISWA to Strengthen Its Future
When long-time Communities In Schools of Washington (CISWA) supporter and board member Heather Andersen and her husband, Phillip, first attended a CISWA gala with their friend and CISWA board member […]
Attendance in schools: How today’s absence impacts tomorrow’s outcome
This article was originally published by The Seattle Times on October 27, 2025. In 2024, 27% of Washington students were chronically absent — slightly above the national average of 24%. […]
From Coffee Trucks to Classrooms: How Gesa Credit Union Fuels Community Impact Across Washington
When Gesa Credit Union expanded in 2019, it quickly became one of the largest credit unions in Washington State. But size isn’t the only thing that matters to Gesa. It’s […]
Empowering Leaders Through Scholarships: U.S. Bank’s Commitment to Equity
How U.S. Bank’s $10,000 investment is driving leadership growth for Leaders of Color and Leaders of Lived Experiences. For over a decade, U.S. Bank has stood alongside Communities In Schools […]
Meeting the Moment: How CIS and Senator Murray Are Addressing Student Needs
Across Washington, Students Are Struggling, and the Education Crisis Hits Hardest in the Classroom Students across Washington are facing a reality no child should endure: unmet basic needs, limited mental […]
More than One in Three Washington Students Miss Weeks of School. Communities In Schools is Helping Change that
As the new school year begins, classrooms across Washington are filling with youth eager to learn and grow. However, for more than one in three students statewide, the path to […]
Welcoming Dr. Gwynth R. Nelson as the new State Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Washington
Exciting changes are underway here at CISWA, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to share this next chapter with our community of supporters. We’re honored to welcome Dr. Gwynth R. […]
Strengthening Communities Through Strategic Funding and Programming with U.S. Bank
How U.S. Bank’s partnership with CISWA is empowering programs in Northeast WA, Puyallup, and leadership development initiatives across Washington. Since 2010, U.S. Bank has been a committed partner of Communities […]
Hope Ahead, Even in Uncertain Times
Our mission matters more than ever. As the school year winds to a close and summer approaches, we find ourselves at a historic inflection point—not just in education, but in […]