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Communities In Schools Announces Winners of 2012 Impact Funds
Communities In Schools is proud to announce that several of its affiliates and state offices have been awarded nearly $2 million dollars in impact funds to apply to the 2011-2012 school year.
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Communities In Schools Spotlights Unsung Heroes
Communities In Schools is proud to announce the six winners of the 2011 Unsung Heroes award.
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Communities In Schools Announces 2011-2012 Baldwin Fellows
Communities In Schools is pleased to announce that three leaders in education have been named 2011-2012 Robert H.B. Baldwin Fellows.
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BlackRock Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income Rick Rieder named to National Board of Directors
Communities In Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Rick Rieder to its national board of directors. Mr. Rieder, who previously served on the organization’s National Leadership Council, was appointed during the board’s latest convening in New York City.
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Communities In Schools Congratulates Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools – 2011 Broad Prize Winner
Sponsored by the Los Angeles-based Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation, the Broad Prize comes with a monetary award of $550,000 dollars that will be distributed as college scholarships for the district’s high school seniors.
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Communities In Schools Appoints Dr. Heather Clawson and Annette Gantt as Vice Presidents
Communities In Schools announces the appointment of Dr. Heather Clawson to the role of Vice President of Research and Evaluation and Annette Gantt as Vice President of Field Operations and Knowledge Management.
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Communities In Schools Recognized as a High-Impact Nonprofit by Philanthropedia
Philanthropedia, a nonprofit aimed at helping donors give more strategically, has recommended Communities In Schools as a high-impact nonprofit working with at-risk youth in the U.S.
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Communities In Schools and P&G Team Up With John Legend to Fight the Nation's Dropout Crisis
GIVE Education Campaign Launched to Keep More than One Million Kids in School; Empowers Consumers to “School the Nation” Through Simple, Everyday Actions.
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Alum Recognized Among Ten Jefferson Award GlobeChangers Nationwide
In recognition of his extraordinary strength in overcoming many obstacles to give back to the community, the Jefferson Awards honored Mordecai Scott as one of ten Jefferson Award GlobeChangers at a Washington, D.C, event at the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center.
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Dan Cardinali Appointed to President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics
Communities In Schools President Daniel Cardinali has been appointed to the President’s Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics. In this capacity, Cardinali will provide guidance to President Obama and U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan on education policy relating to the Hispanic community.
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The Race to Win Crosses Finish Line, Raising More Than $100,000 for Communities In Schools
The Race to Win tour, which kicked off from Driveway Austin Motorsports Academy in Austin, Texas on May 2nd, crossed the “finish line” today outside sponsor Plateau Systems’ headquarters in Arlington, Va.
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Secretary Duncan and Senator Hagan Tour Communities In Schools Durham Site
Durham School Highlights Successful Education Reform Strategy
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Communities In Schools Wins Investment to Help Young People Stay In School and Achieve in Life
Communities In Schools selected in a national competition to identify programs with the potential to make a major impact on the lives of America’s low-income youth
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Gary Chapman Appointed Executive Vice President, National Network
Chapman will oversee all aspects of national network strategy, ensuring that the national network team effectively supports 14 state offices and nearly 200 affiliates to achieve national impact.
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Evaluation Ranks Communities In Schools as Most Effective Dropout Prevention Organization in America
Largest and Most Comprehensive Evaluation of Dropout Prevention Programs Ever Completed
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Communities In Schools Applauds President Obama’s 2012 Budget
Communities In Schools applauds President Obama’s 2012 Budget for its continued investment in better education for all of America’s children while still living within our means.
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Communities In Schools Applauds State of the Union Address Focus on Education
Communities In Schools applauds President Obama for reaffirming in the State of the Union address that every child deserves a chance to succeed.
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Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali Reflects on the Legacy of R. Sargent Shriver
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali remembers R. Sargent Shriver, a visionary who’s leadership continues to inspire millions to public service.
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Charity Navigator Awards Communities In Schools Four Stars
Charity Navigator, America’s premier charity evaluator, has awarded Communities In Schools the coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management. Approximately a quarter of the charities evaluated receive the highest ranking, making this a great honor for Communities In Schools.
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Communities In Schools Welcomes First Lady Michelle Obama to Ferebee-Hope
First Lady Michelle Obama visited with students participating in a Communities In Schools after-school program at Ferebee-Hope Elementary in Southeast Washington, D.C.
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Communities In Schools National Board of Directors Unveils New Brand
Communities In Schools National Board Chairman Elaine Wynn and Board Member Lenny Stern joined Communities In Schools Founder and Vice Chairman Bill Milliken and President Dan Cardinali Friday, May 21st for the unveiling of the new organizational brand identity and logo.
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Kalamazoo Central High Wins Nationwide Contest
Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been selected the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.
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Communities In Schools Announces 2010 Walmart Scholars
Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, is pleased to announce that 13 new students have been selected as recipients of the 2010 Walmart Foundation Communities in Schools Scholarship Program.
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Communities In Schools Applauds the President for his Commitment to Education
Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali applauded President Obama for making education a priority in the 2011 Fiscal Year Budget.
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Communities In Schools Commends President Obama’s Plan to Reduce the Dropout Rate
Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali applauded President Barack Obama’s announcement of specific steps his administration will take to help reduce the high school dropout rate.
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Communities In Schools Affiliates Awarded $1.9 Million in AmeriCorps Grant Money
Communities In Schools is proud to announce that several of its affiliates have been awarded more than $1.9 million in AmeriCorps grants to help improve education and mentoring around the country.
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Survey Reveals Communities In Schools Increases Student Performance and Teacher Satisfaction
In recognition of National Teacher Day, Communities In Schools released the results of the Teacher Support Study, revealing strong support for the organization
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Music, Fashion Mogul Russell Simmons Hosts Financial Seminar at a local D.C. Public School
Russell Simmons joins Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital for a workshop on financial literacy and meditation.
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Communities In Schools Applauds President's Blueprint for Education Reform
Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali applauded President Obama’s blueprint for updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
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Communities In Schools Launches Partnership with Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.)
Communities In Schools announces a partnership with Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) that will provide students nationwide with clothes, shoes, furniture, books and other products donated by name-brand manufacturers and retailers.
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Communities In Schools Vice President of Development Chosen as 2010 American Express NGen Fellow
Communities In Schools is pleased to announce that Vice President of Development Janella Franklin has been selected as one of 12 national fellows in the Independent Sector’s American Express NGen Fellows Program. In a highly competitive process, Franklin was chosen from a gifted pool of candidates from all over the country.
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Remarks for ESEA Roundtable Sponsored by Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali testifies before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions to urge inclusion of integrated student services in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).
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Survey Reveals Communities In Schools Increases Student Performance and Teacher Satisfaction
In recognition of National Teacher Day, Communities In Schools released the results of the Teacher Support Study, revealing strong support for the organization.
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Communities In Schools Appoints Michael Bento Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications
Communities In Schools, the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, today announced the appointment of Michael Bento to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications.
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Communities In Schools Announces 2010 Baldwin Fellows
Communities In Schools, the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, announces the three leaders in education that have been awarded the 2010 Robert H.B. Baldwin Fellowship.
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Communities In Schools is Among the Most Accountable Nonprofits in the Country
Communities In Schools shows its commitment to the highest standards of charitable giving by being recognized by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.
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Communities In Schools Announces Partnership with Procter & Gamble
Communities In Schools is partnering with P&G to launch a cause-related marketing campaign through the company’s “Live, Learn and Thrive” global cause.
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Communities In Schools Applauds the President’s Education Priorities
A statement from Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali on the education funding priorities outlined by President Barack Obama in last night’s State of the Union address.
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