Press Room
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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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Communities In Schools Appoints Montet VP, Talent Development
Communities In Schools announces the appointment of Jonathan Montet to the role of Vice President of Talent Development.
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AT&T Invests $2 Million in Communities In Schools To Develop the Next Generation of American Workers
Communities In Schools announced a $2 million contribution from AT&T that will boost the impact and sustainability of the entire Communities In Schools network.
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Communities In Schools Adds Two Technology Leaders to National Board of Directors
Michael Keithley, Chief Information Officer at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), was elected to the board in September 2012 while Manoj Saxena, General Manager of IBM Watson Solutions, was appointed during the board’s latest convening last month in Los Angeles.
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Communities In Schools Releases New Video Highlighting the National Dropout Problem
Communities In Schools is proud to announce the release of its new video “Making a Difference.” The video illustrates the ways in which Communities In Schools is making a difference in the lives of 1.25 million children each year.
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2013 HGTV Dream Home Tickets Now On Sale to Benefit Communities In Schools of the Charleston Area
Communities In Schools is proud to announce that its Charleston affiliate has been chosen as the beneficiary of ticket sales from the HGTV® Dream Home 2013.
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Communities In Schools of South Carolina Announces New State Director
Communities In Schools is proud to announce the appointment of David Smalls as executive director for the new South Carolina state office.
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Communities In Schools Proudly Announces Recognition by First-Ever Social Impact 100 Index
The index, released just prior to the year-end holiday giving season, features 100 high-performing nonprofits that focus on education, health, poverty alleviation and youth development.
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Communities In Schools Partners with Gap for the Gift Card That Gives Back
Communities In Schools, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, is proud to announce its partnership with Gap for their new gift card program.
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Communities In Schools Expands Services into New Mexico
Santa Fe for Students has broadened its reach by becoming the New Mexico State affiliate of Communities In Schools.
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Communities In Schools to Participate in First-Ever American Graduate Day
Multi-platform Event Features Local and National Programming, Partners, and Celebrities Focused on Improving High School Graduation Rates in America.
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Communities In Schools and P&G Team Up With Matthew McConaughey to Fight the Nation's Dropout Crisis
Communities In Schools and P&G team with actor Matthew McConaughey to “School the Nation” about the national dropout crisis and to advocate mentoring as a smart approach to combat the issue.
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Communities In Schools of Michigan Announces New State Director
Communities In Schools is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Brown as executive director for the new Michigan state office.
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Communities In Schools’ Proven Model Yields Significant Economic Benefits, According to New Study
Every Dollar Invested In Communities In Schools’ Unique Integrated Student Services Model Produces Increased Graduation Rates and an Average of $11.60 in Economic Impact for Local Communities.
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Statement from Communities In Schools Board Chairman Elaine Wynn
On May 1, Bill Milliken will transition from his role as a Communities In Schools staff member to a broader leadership role in the nonprofit sector.
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Communities In Schools Announces Partnership with BoardSource
Communities In Schools is proud to announce its partnership with BoardSource, the leading provider of resources related to exceptional nonprofit governance standards.
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Communities In Schools Chairman Elaine Wynn Talks Education Reform on Morning Joe
Communities In Schools Chairman Elaine Wynn was on hand Friday morning in New Jersey to discuss education reform on a panel broadcast live on MSNBC's Morning Joe.
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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 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 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 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 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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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.
Beyond the Classroom Blog
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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.
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Central Truths, Learned on the Margins
What I've found over the years is that problems -- and solutions -- often look quite different on the periphery.