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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

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OPINION There aren’t enough mentors — so I became one myself

When I doubt myself, Ms. Barnes is always there to motivate me. She holds me to a high standard because she knows I am capable of doing anything and everything I put my mind to. This makes me want to work harder just to make her proud.

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Communities In Schools National Office Issues Statement in Response to Administration’s Budget Proposal

Communities In Schools (CIS) National President & CEO Dale Erquiaga today expressed deep concern about the proposed budget released by President Trump’s administration.

From the Blog

International Women’s Day: What 4th Grade Girls Are Facing And Overcoming, Together

Communities In Schools of Central Texas site coordinator Jordan Chaplik works in Zavala Elementary School in Austin, Texas, where she leads the Zavala 4th Grade Girls Empowerment Group. Jordan reflected on the need for and impact of groups like hers and asked her young ladies to talk about what they’re made of and what they think are the greatest challenges young women face today in celebration of International Women’s Day 2019.