CIS President Pens Article for Stanford Social Innovation Review
The Spring 2014 issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review includes an article by Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali in a special supplement, Smarter Philanthropy for Greater Impact: Rethinking How […]
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 […]
Want Better Students? Get Real About Life Outside the Classroom
By Claudia Rowe, Reporter, The Seattle Times The din surrounding education reform often fails to recognize forces that significantly affect student achievement, but happen outside the classroom. You can strengthen teacher […]
CIS an Example of What Works in “Moneyball” Video
Communities In Schools was held up as an example of “what works” in the most recent Moneyball for Government video highlighting how some of our nation’s leading, innovative nonprofits are harnessing evidence […]
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 […]
Reporter Tracey Compton — Personal Reflections on Mentoring with CIS
In honor of National Mentoring Month, Tracey Compton from the Renton Reporter shares her thoughts about mentoring for Communities In Schools of Kent.
CIS Recognized as High Impact Giving Opportunity
Communities In Schools was featured in the Center for High Impact Philanthropy’s year-end giving guide, which highlights seven high-impact giving opportunities for 2013-2014, based on evidence of results and cost-effectiveness. […]
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 […]