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Elaine Wynn Participates in Town Hall with Secretary of Education
Communities In Schools Chairman Elaine Wynn recently participated in a town hall meeting featuring U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
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Communities In Schools "Favorite Nonprofit for 2012"
Social media blog Nonprofit Tech 2.0 named Communities In Schools one of the top nonprofits to watch online in 2012.
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Social Media Guide Grateful for Communities In Schools
The social media blog Nonprofit Tech 2.0 named Communities In Schools one of the top 50 nonprofits to be grateful for this holiday season.
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Elaine Wynn Up for Title of HuffPost Ultimate Game Changer
The Communities In Schools Chairman needs your votes to be named The Huffington Post's "Ultimate Game Changer."
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Senate ESEA Bill to Fund Site Coordinators
Senate Education Committee approves legislation that includes funding for research-based models using site coordinators. The next step is for the legislation to be considered by the full Senate. Please contact your senators and urge them to support funding site coordinators.
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House Releases No Child Left Behind Reauthorization Proposals
The Republicans on the House Education Committee introduced draft Elementary and Secondary Education Act Reauthorization bills.
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Bill Milliken honored as national education innovator
The Communities In Schools founder was recognized by The Elfenworks Foundation for building local networks to serve students in need.
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School the Nation
Communities In Schools teamed up with Procter and Gamble and musician John Legend to launch GIVE Education.
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Alum recognized as Jefferson Award GlobeChanger
Known as the "Nobel Prize for Public Service," Alumni Network Specialist Mordecai Scott was honored as one of ten Jefferson Award GlobeChangers.
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Elaine Wynn honored for work to improve Nevada education
The Communities In Schools Chairman was honored by the National Child Labor Committee for her efforts to improve education in Nevada.
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Making a Difference for Hispanic Students
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali will provide guidance to the White House on education policy relating to the Hispanic community.
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Communities In Schools Alum Profiled by MTV
Kevin Beck's story of how Communities In Schools helped him graduate was featured on MTV's new social action blog MTV ACT.
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Grad Nation Backs Civic Marshall Plan
U.S. Vice President Joe Biden announced an administration plan to enlist governors into pushing their states to boost college graduation rates while providing millions in financial incentives for colleges to do the same.
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Five-Year Evaluation Commended in Journal
Communities In Schools' Five-Year Evaluation was recently mentioned in the Journal of Education for Students Placed at Risk.
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'The Race to Win' is Driving to Support Dropout Prevention
The Race to Win, a cross-country race to raise awareness and money for helping kids stay in school and achieve in life, will be supporting Communities In Schools.
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Hollywood Celebrates Communities In Schools
Amy Adams and other stars hit the red carpet for 'Vanity Fair' Campaign Hollywood 2011, which benefited Communities In Schools Los Angeles West.
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Celebrities Shine Spotlight on Dropout Prevention
Communities In Schools recently participated in ICAP's 18th annual Charity Day event.
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Chairman Elaine Wynn Honored for Dedication to Students
The National Child Labor Committee has awarded Communities In Schools Chairman Elaine Wynn with the Lewis Hine Award for Service to Children and Youth.
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President Dan Cardinali Reflects on the Legacy of Sargent Shriver
A message from Communities In Schools' President Dan Cardinali on the passing of R. Sargent Shriver.
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Coburn Amendment Defeated
The Coburn Amendment to ban all earmarks has been defeated. The final Senate vote was 56 against the ban and 39 in favor. This was a huge victory for Communities In Schools affiliates and, most importantly, the students we serve.
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Board Chairman and Student Speak at Board Dinner
Congressional Page tells national board of directors what Communities In Schools means to her.
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U.S. Secretary of Education Speaks at National Board Dinner
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan outlined the administration's plans for education at the national board dinner in May.
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President Dan Cardinali Testifies On Capitol Hill
President Dan Cardinali testified before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions in April.
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Black History Month: Books (and more) We Love
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