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Get inspired by the stories of CIS site coordinators, students, families, educators, administrators, and partners—all working together in schools and classrooms across the country every day!

A Boost of Confidence Helped Zoe Soar

As a middle school student, Zoe was very quiet and stayed to herself. Like many teenagers, self-esteem and anxiety are normal emotions on a daily basis. But for Zoe, the thought of going to school felt overwhelming.

Investing in Back-to-School Readiness at All Levels

Communities In Schools of Cape Fear is no stranger to preparing students to return to school. Last year, their site coordinators provided programming and support to nearly 35,000 students.

Once at Risk of Not Graduating, Esteban Graduated with Honors

“If it wasn’t for CIS, I would not be walking that stage,” Esteban, 18, admitted. “School was never really my thing.”

Making Every Day Count: CIS Attendance Initiatives Motivate Students

CIS of Rural Eastern Washington prioritized attendance in their Tier 1 School Support Plan. CIS Site Coordinator Shannon Young implemented a proactive strategy to address the issue, including school-wide services and resources available to all students.

Andrea's Connection Leads to Turnaround

“I never thought I’d make it to graduation," Andrea said. "School just wasn’t for me. But Mr. Walker changed everything."

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Licensed Partner Spotlight: National Indian Education Association

This month we proudly spotlight one of our Communities In Schools Licensed Partners, the National Indian Education Association (NIEA). Together, we are working to ensure that every student, regardless of background or circumstances, has access to the resources, opportunities, and relationships they need to thrive in school and life.

Story | Nov. 20, 2024

Communities In Schools and Volunteers of America North Louisiana Celebrate Long-Standing Partnership

Communities In Schools has established successful licensed partnerships with state education agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations across the country, enhancing support systems for students. One notable partnership is with Volunteers of America North Louisiana (VOANLA) in Shreveport, La., which dates back to 2013 and remains CIS' longest-standing licensed partnership.

Story | July 22, 2024

2023 Achieve In Life Summit: Elevating Youth Voice and Working Together Towards Upward Mobility

The Communities In Schools Achieve In Life Summit brought together 130 staff, alumni, community partners, and youth advocates with a shared mission: to explore, discuss, and strategize ways to dismantle barriers obstructing the upward mobility of young people.

Story | Nov. 28, 2023

Congratulations to Our 2023 All In For Students Award Recipients

The Communities In Schools All In For Students Awards is a national recognition and celebration of the individuals and partners working to make a significant impact in schools and communities across the country.

Story | Aug. 30, 2023

Bellshire Elementary School in Tennessee Staff and Students

Collaboration Conversation: How Partnerships Create School-Wide Impact at Title-I Schools

"CIS Site Coordinator James Gibson helped us understand the CIS model so that we could use it to help Bellshire. It’s all about building relationships with parents, students, staff, and the community while also finding community resources and organizations to plug into schools. And that’s really what we needed." -Principal Donald Black

Story | July 24, 2023

Lori Ward-Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of District Effectiveness Bibb County Public School District

Dr. Lori Ward-Rodgers: Transforming Students’ Lives in Central Georgia

Dr. Lori Ward-Rodgers, Assistant Superintendent of District Effectiveness in Bibb County Public School District, received the 2022 All In for Students: Education Partner Award for her two decades of leadership in Georgia schools and 11 years of local support and partnership with Communities In Schools of Central Georgia.

Story | Oct. 25, 2022

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A Story About Believing in Yourself

The Push is a short film that follows the inspirational relationship between Darrell Smith, a caring CIS site coordinator, and Ja-Mez, who is about to graduate from high school full of self-confidence and with the promise of a bright future — an event that seemed impossible just two years earlier. The moving film provides an inside look at one of the many stories unfolding in thousands of CIS schools across America.

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