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 […]
Meeting Students Where They Are: How Motivational Interviewing Equips Our Teams to Empower Youth
At Communities In Schools of Washington (CISWA), our commitment to building trusting relationships with students means continually equipping our staff with the tools and training they need to show up […]
Beyond the Classroom: How Youth Mental Health First Aid Supports Student Wellbeing Across Washington
Across Washington, Communities In Schools (CIS) site coordinators and school-based staff play a critical role in the daily lives of students. They are often the first to notice subtle shifts—a […]
Statewide network comes together to support student mental well-being through care, connection, and collective action.
As Mental Health Awareness Month begins, Communities In Schools of Washington (CISWA) and the statewide network of affiliates are doubling down on our commitment to ensuring that every student—no matter […]
The Fight for Washington Students: Breaking Down Key Education Bills and What’s Next
[As of April 2025] Every year, Washington lawmakers have the chance to transform education for thousands of students across the state. This year, several critical bills aimed at improving student […]
Reflecting on the 2024 Better Together Conference: A Milestone for CIS Washington
In October 2024, the Communities In Schools (CIS) network of Washington came together for the first-ever statewide Better Together Conference, a landmark event that brought over 200 passionate site coordinators*, […]