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Stanford Social Innovation Review Features Communities In Schools
Story highlights use of hard data and soft skills to reduce dropout rates.
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Daring to Dream: Graduating to a More Hopeful Future
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for “The Huffington Post” about the disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street for many impoverished youth. (huffingtonpost.com)
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Central Truths, Learned on the Margins
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for “The Huffington Post” about "the wisdom of the periphery" – insights learned at the margins of society. (huffingtonpost.com)
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Designer Schools: Making Sure They’re a Good Fit for All
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about how creating a good ‘fit’ for all students is what’s needed to create a school system designed specifically for the needs and realities of the 21st Century. (The Huffington Post)
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Blessed (But Unheralded) Are the Peacemakers
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about how young people are leaders in bringing peace and justice to their communities. (huffingtonpost.com)
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Under-Performing Schools: Stop Experimenting, Start Fixing
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about a new school transformation program that engages volunteers. (Huffington Post)
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Accelerating Innovation Through Integrated Student Supports
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about the benefits of social and emotional learning. (Huffington Post)
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Communities In Schools Featured in Social Impact Index
The Social Impact 100 Index features 100 high-performing nonprofits, bringing them together on a website that makes it easy for donors to learn more and to give. (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
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This Holiday Season, Give Twice
Through our unique partnership with Gap, making a difference in the life of a child is as simple as buying a gift card.
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Recasting the Relationship
President Dan Cardinali wrote a blog post about the relationship between foundations and nonprofits for the Center for Effective Philanthropy. (Center for Effective Philanthropy)
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Communities In Schools and P&G team up for second-annual "School the Nation" campaign
Communities In Schools and P&G team up with Matthew McConaughey to “School the Nation” about the national dropout crisis and to advocate mentorship.
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Public Education: A More Holistic Approach
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about helping students overcome trauma in order to succeed. (Huffington Post)
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Communities In Schools Featured in AT&T Documentary
"Inspired" highlights the organization's history and the value of site coordinators. (AT&T U-Verse)
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The Gift of Connection
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about Founder Bill Milliken's inspirational new book. (Huffington Post)
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Elaine Wynn Talks Communities In Schools' Holistic Approach
The Communities In Schools Board Chair discusses the organization's model of integrated student services with U.S. News & World Report. (U.S. News & World Report)
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Communities In Schools Releases Comprehensive Study on Economic Impact
Communities In Schools worked with EMSI to study the economic benefits of the organization's model of integrated student services. (Publications Section)
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Communities In Schools Featured on NPR Affiliate
A Communities In Schools site coordinator was recently interviewed about the organization on WWNO. (WWNO)
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Elaine Wynn and Dan Cardinali Discuss Economic Impact on "Morning Joe"
Communities In Schools' Chairman and President sat down on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to talk about the organization's return on investment. (MSNBC)
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Chairman Elaine Wynn featured in The New York Times
Communities In Schools Board Chairman Elaine Wynn was recently interviewed for The New York Times' Magazine. (The New York Times)
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Loving Relationships and Education Reform
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali wrote for "The Huffington Post" about the capacity to build trusting relationships with students. (Huffington Post)
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Dan Cardinali's Blog Featured on Huffington Post
The Communities In Schools President recently published an emotional post about the value of community partnerships in schools. (Huffington Post)
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Chairman talks Education Reform on "Morning Joe"
Communities In Schools' Board Chairman Elaine Wynn appeared on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to discuss education reform and integrated student services. (MSNBC)
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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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Survey of the American Teacher
Communities In Schools weighs in on MetLife’s "Survey of the American Teacher Report."
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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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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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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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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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House Committee Approves ESEA/No Child Left Behind Bills
The House Education and Workforce Committee approved two additional bills on the path to Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). (Take Action)
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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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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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Board Chairman and Student Speak at Board Dinner
Congressional Page tells national board of directors what Communities In Schools means to her.
Beyond the Classroom Blog
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Meet our Leadership: Eric Hall
“I want to put supports and interventions in place at schools so that students will not be displaced."
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Daring to Dream: Graduating to a More Hopeful Future
My visit to Chaparral High School reminded me that for some kids, even Main Street looks like a dream destination -- and they don't have the bus fare to get there.
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Site Coordinator Snapshot: Doing Whatever It Takes
Even while she was recovering from breast cancer, Brenda Middleton was taking care of her students.