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In the U.S., approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 live in poverty, shouldering more than they should have to. Communities In Schools® works directly inside schools, building relationships that empower students to succeed inside and outside the classroom.

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When COVID-19 and Economic Fallout Put Millions of Kids in Unsafe Places, Communities in Schools Went In After Them

Communities in Schools found a way to address the growing needs of students and their families, while bringing solace and a safe space to students at home during this uncertain and isolating time. Reporter Bekah McNeel shared this story in a recent The 74 article. Read more about how Communities In Schools is going beyond the schools walls to ensure the needs of the more vulnerable students and their families are met.

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Communities In Schools ® Issues Statement about the Impact of School Closures on the Nation’s Most Vulnerable Students

Communities In Schools® (CIS) issued a statement about the growing number of school closures triggered by the coronoavirus pandemic and the outsized impact on the nation’s most vulnerable students.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2020!

For many young people, social distancing means missing milestones and public recognition of their academic achievements. As students begin to wrap-up their final months of remote classes, Communities In Schools ® (CIS) affiliates across the country are finding creative ways to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.