Our Commitment to DEI
Communities In Schools® (CIS®) believes that transformative relationships are key to unlocking a student's potential. We will succeed by including in our strategies, ingraining in our culture, and reflecting in our behaviors, principles and practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a result, we break down immediate and systemic barriers to create and sustain equitable outcomes.
Many of our students are facing multiple issues, which were exacerbated by the pandemic.
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Now more than ever, we must reimagine public education and find new ways to create equitable conditions for learning for ALL students, with students at the center, surrounded by a caring community with access to all necessary resources.
“In a time where I was unmotivated, felt isolated, and alone, Ms. Estrada taught me that I can trust others and that I can trust myself. Having her around to listen to me, encourage me, and teach me new skills helped me to become a better and healthier person. I know that I can do great things in the future and I can follow my dreams.” -Jaylin
Read more of Jaylin: Learning How to Trust in Himself
“CIS taught me how to understand other people, their needs, and their life circumstances.” - Alejandra
Read more of Alejandra: Giving Back to Her Community
Hi! My name is Q’Derrin. I'm an alumnus of Communities In Schools of Memphis. In November 2022, the CIS National Office invited alumni from across the country to attend their annual Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Summit, and I was able to attend!
Read more of Q’Derrin: My Experience at CIS' 2022 DEI SummitWe’re calling on YOU to help us create equitable learning environments that benefit and support all students.
The 2022 DEI Summit: The Power of IN: Included, Involved, Inspired was a huge success! This was the first year that the Summit was open to our entire network, and it was absolutely unforgettable! From our pop-up celebration at the Lincoln Memorial to powerful speakers to our first-ever 30-minute crash courses, the momentum we created together feels unstoppable. Check out some of the resources from our DEI Summit to support DEI efforts in your community.
This resource guide will lead you through comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion readings, tools, and other resources.
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This year’s Community Matters Report takes a different approach than recent versions. Our 2022 report is one part of our effort at Communities In Schools® …
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This guide is designed to support your efforts to increase your engagement with the CIS alumni community.
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Our Data Book tells the inspiring tale of our collective continuous recovery from the pandemic for our schools, students, families, and the communities we serve. …
DOWNLOAD NOWThe future of our country starts with our students and continues with our alumni. If you are a CIS alumni,
we encourage you to join our community of changemakers. To support alumni engagement efforts, we also have a new Alumni Activation and Resource Guide, which you can download below.
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Learn more about the work Communities In Schools is doing and help us set students up for success in the classroom and beyond.
