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 […]
Mardi Gras 2014 Tickets Now Available
Tickets are on sale for Communities In Schools of Washington’s annual Mardi Gras Dinner & Auction. Now in its fifth year, the fundraiser is on Saturday, March 15, 2014, at […]
Community Comes Together to Raise Graduation Rates
Communities In Schools of Washington joined the collective conversation and provided sponsorship support at the regional GradNation Summit in Bellevue on November 8. The event brought together more than 300 […]
All Boards Meeting Features National President and VP
Some 55 board members and staff from throughout the Communities In Schools of Washington network came together to learn, share and connect at the All Boards Meeting October 28. The […]