Communities In Schools of Washington Marks 35 Years, Now Reaching More Than 144,000 Statewide Students Annually
Communities In Schools of Washington Marks 35 Years, Now Reaching More Than 144,000 Statewide Students Annually Yearlong Anniversary Includes Alumni Impact, Community ‘Birthday’ Celebration and a Signature Gala in May […]
CISWA Launches Train the Trainer Series
Throughout Washington, the Communities In Schools (CIS) network brings the CIS model to life by responding directly to the unique needs of the schools, students, and communities it supports. To […]
A Year of Showing Up: Dr. Gwynth Nelson Reflects on Leadership, Community, and CISWA’s 35th Anniversary
One year can hold a lot. For Dr. Gwynth R. Nelson, her first year as State Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Washington has included a cross-country move, visits […]
Communities In Schools of Washington Launches Year-Long 35th Anniversary Celebration
Statewide network, reaching 100,000+ students in 200+ schools across 40 districts, marks 35 years of showing up for Washington’s young people, with a signature Gala celebration planned for Spring 2027. Communities In […]
From Donor to Chair: Meet CISWA’s Incoming Board Leadership
Communities In Schools of Washington is entering an exciting new chapter, and we’re proud to share some leadership news with our community. Thank You, Hannah Before we look ahead, we want to look back […]
From Attendance to Achievement: Creating Belonging, Building Futures
When students struggle with attendance, the challenges often extend beyond missed classroom time. Many students also experience a diminished sense of belonging, connection, and confidence at school. Across Communities In Schools of […]
End-of-Session Recap: A Step Forward in Understanding, But Not Yet in Investment
Insights from Erica Limón-Trefielo, Deputy Director Washington’s legislative session closed last month. Now, as the final budget takes effect and implementation begins, one thing stands out to Erica Limón-Trefielo: This […]
After the House of Origin Cutoff: What This Moment Means for Washington Student
Insights from Erica Limón-Trefielo, Deputy Director, Communities In Schools of Washington With the House of Origin cutoff behind us, the legislative session shifts from big policy ideas to hard decisions about what can […]
Strengthening Student Connections: CISWA Launches Developmental Relationship Training with CIS of Greater King County
How can we show up even more intentionally in the lives of young people? At its heart, Developmental Relationship Training is about answering one important question: by providing staff with the […]
State Budget Cuts Are Coming: Here’s What That Means for Washington’s Students
On Monday, January 12, Washington’s 2026 legislative session begins. Over the next two months (until March 12), state lawmakers will make decisions that determine how well students across Washington are supported in […]