Doing Whatever it Takes to Keep Kids in School – Infographic
Stretch Your Giving Power – GiveBIG May 6
On May 6, The Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG campaign gives donors like you a chance to stretch your generosity when you support nonprofits like Communities In Schools (CIS) of Washington. The […]
New CIS Video Spotlights Power of Partnerships
In 2013, Communities In Schools partnered with more than 375 school districts nationwide, including 14 in Washington state. In this four-minute video you will hear firsthand from school superintendents, principals […]
Child Trends Report Affirms Effectiveness of CIS Model
National research group says integrated student supports programs like CIS improve education outcomes.
“Unsung Heroes” Featured in Videos
Two Washington network site coordinators who received National Communities In Schools (CIS) 2013 Unsung Heroes awards are in the spotlight once again. Dalisha Phillips from CIS of Seattle and Leah […]
CIS Staff, Students and Supporters Visit State Legislators
On January 30, Communities In Schools staff, students, volunteers and board members spent the day in the Capitol meeting with state senators and representatives. During “Olympia Day,” 53 Communities In […]
Fall E-Newsletter is Out
A little light reading and a lot of good info: Communities In Schools of Washington’s 2012-13 “Report Card,” national award-winning staff, community collaboration for graduation, annual Mardi Gras fundraiser, and […]
Executive Director of School Superintendents Association Spotlights CIS
As we share the value of Communities In Schools with our school district partners, we’re pleased to have in our court Daniel Domenech, executive director of AASA, The School Superintendents […]
CIS National Recognizes Three in Washington with Awards of Excellence
Communities In Schools National selected two Washington state site coordinators and one partner school as recipients of Awards of Excellence for their outstanding work last year. Dalisha Phillips of Communities […]
Reality TV Tackles the Dropout Crisis
A new reality TV program is shining a spotlight on the dropout crisis. Sundance Channel’s Dream School features celebrity teachers (Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson, Swizz Beatz, Jeff Corwin, Oliver Stone, and […]