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 […]
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*, […]
Site Coordinator Convenings: Fostering Connections and Empowering Youth
Last month, Communities In Schools of Washington (CISWA) hosted “Site Coordinator Convenings” in partnership with the 14 Communities In Schools® (CIS®) affiliates throughout Washington state. These events brought together school-based staff, […]
“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 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 […]
AmeriCorps and Washington Commission for National and Community Service Award Grant to Communities In Schools of Washington
Thanks to a partnership with AmeriCorps and the Washington Commission for National and Community Service, Communities In Schools of Washington added 20 site coordinators to help more students stay in […]
No Cape, but a “Hero” Nonetheless: Xaila Lewis, Rainier Beach High School
They don’t have capes or secret identities. They can’t leap tall buildings or fly. But their hard work and unrelenting passion to help others gives them the power to save […]