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Tackling Chronic Absenteeism Requires Collective Action

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2024 Community Matters Report Highlights the Power of Connections in Transforming Public Schools

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CIS Launches National Roll Call

To raise awareness about chronic absenteeism, Communities In Schools® (CIS®) printed 15 million names on a roll call sheet—one name to represent every chronically absent student in the U.S. Learn more about our new “Being Present Matters” public service campaign.
 

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Communities In Schools site coordinators help students succeed by connecting students with the resources they need to thrive. Watch to learn about the challenges that prevent students from attending school.

15 million kids

aren't making it to class.

But when CIS is present, 99% of our students show up prepared and ready to learn.

0%
of our students remained in school through the end of the 2022-23 school year
0%
of our K-11 students were promoted to the next grade
0%
of our seniors graduated or received a GED

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*Results are from the 2022-2023 school year. 

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Investing in Student Success

“Every child should have the chance to succeed in school and pursue their dreams. Partnering with Communities In Schools is one of the best ways Whataburger can support students across our footprint, deliver Goodness 24/7 and create brighter futures in the communities that mean so much to us.”

Ed Nelson, President and CEO, Whataburger 

CIS Site Coordinator and Students
CIS Student: Esteban

Keep a student in school,

Prepare them for life!

Last year, 15 million kids were chronically absent because they were missing critical support and resources.

Your generosity today will help Communities In Schools connect 2 million students across the country with the tools they need to succeed—from food and clothing to mental health support and tutoring. 

 

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CIS Is Present Across the U.S. 

29 STATES + DC

current network span
 

3,460

schools and community sites served in the 2022-23 school year
 

2 MILLION

students reached with CIS supports and resources in the 2022-23 school year


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Learn How We Show Up for Students

How We Are Present in Schools

We show up for students by connecting them to the critical support and resources that they need in order to thrive. Caring adults can make a huge difference in a student's life. That's why CIS site coordinators are the ultimate caring connectors, working alongside parents, educators, and community-based organizations to encourage students to show up to school ready to learn.

Together we can show up for

more students!

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Today

Your generosity today will help CIS connect 2 million students across the country with the tools they need to succeed. 

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Stay
Connected

Explore the different ways that you can get involved! Find your local CIS organization to volunteer, explore CIS job openings, sign up for our newsletter, and more.

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Join Our
Community

Learn how you can bring the CIS model of integrated student supports to your school district.

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