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In the U.S., approximately 1 in 5 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.

Monica

Student in Delaware

Motivated and outgoing, Monica is looking forward to a positive future and ways to give back to her community.

99%of our students stayed in school

88%of our students met or made progress toward their academic improvement goals

93%of our seniors graduated or received a GED

Latest News

WV ready to expand in-school social aid

Schools in a handful of West Virginia counties are preparing for the welcome addition of new, state-funded and school-based support staff to connect students with outside resources. That comes with the expansion of the Communities In Schools (CIS) program from three to 11 counties for the coming 2019-20 school year.

Latest Press Release

Communities In Schools Announces Speakers and Honorees for Leadership Town Hall Conference in Chicago

Communities In Schools Announces Speakers and Honorees for Leadership Town Hall Conference in Chicago | Harvard Researcher Raj Chetty, NHL EVP Kim Davis and Fmr. Ed Secy. Arne Duncan to Speak | WV Governor James Conley Justice, First Lady Cathy Justice and AbbVie Among Honorees

From the Blog

Lessons From the Chair of a State School Safety Task Force

As students and teachers returned to school this year, they had more on their mind than the academic challenges that await them. Many returned to schools newly hardened or exercising increased safety measures, as governors and legislators across the nation have taken steps to improve school safety.