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CIS Launches National Roll Call
To raise awareness about chronic absenteeism, Communities In Schools® (CIS®) printed 15 million names on a roll call sheet – one name to represent every chronically absent student in the U.S. Learn more about our new “Being Present Matters” public service campaign.
15 million kids aren't making it to class.
But when CIS is present, 99% of our students show up prepared and ready to learn.
Last year, our efforts resulted in the following:
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Keep a student in school, prepare them for life.
There are many reasons that prevent students from regularly attending school ranging from transportation, mental or physical health, access to clean clothes, or food insecurity. CIS site coordinators are physically present inside schools, working hand-in hand with administrators and families to provide essential resources for student success.
Help us show up for more kids…because being present matters!
CIS is present across the U.S.
27 STATES + DC
current network span
3,460
schools and community sites served in the 2022-23 school year
2 MILLION
students reached with CIS supports and resources in the
2022-23 school year
Together, We Can Show Up for More Students
Communities In Schools works in communities nationwide, collaborating with parents, educators, community-based organizations, and school and district leaders to help our students overcome obstacles and succeed in school and life. Learn how you can bring the CIS integrated student supports model to your school district.