Community Chats
Community Chat is a Facebook LIVE conversation series that features one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. Community Chats air every 3rd week of the month on Thursdays. Our eleventh episode, featured Congressman Joaquin Castro as he and CIS National President and CEO, Rey Saldaña, discussed their educational journeys as immigrant youth and how they are now working to create opportunities for all children to thrive and experience a quality education.
Community Chats: Episode 11 - Fireside Chat with Congressman Joaquin Castro: A Shared Educational Journey
In this month's Community Chat, Rey Saldaña and Congressman Joaquin Castro discuss their educational journeys as immigrant youth and how they are now working to create opportunities for all children to thrive and experience a quality education.
Previous Episodes
Community Chats: Episode 1 - Policy and Advocacy in the Midst of COVID-19
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. Today’s interview features Communities In Schools Vice President of Policy, Tiffany Miller.
Community Chats: Episode 2 - Graduation Edition
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. Today’s interview will feature Whitney Cole, an alumna of CIS of Nevada, and Brianna Gaetz, an alumna of CIS of South Central Texas.
Community Chats: Episode 3 - Supporting Students From Rural Communities
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the Communities In Schools network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. The June interview featured rural communities leaders: - Michele Blatt, Assistant State Superintendent, Division of Support and Accountability, West Virginia Department of Education -Sandy Baxter, Executive Director at CIS of Milledgeville-Baldwin County -Jessica Lara, Executive Director at CIS of North Central Washington
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Community Chats: Episode 4 - Student Activism in the Light of COVID 19 & Black Lives Matter
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. This interview features the following alumni: - Jamal Tate, Alumnus, CIS of Charlotte-Mecklenburg - Cyril Jefferson, Alumnus, CIS of High Point - Raven Jefferson, Site Coordinator at CIS of High Point - Leanna Esquivel, Alumna, CIS of Tacoma
Community Chats: Ep 5 - Executive Leaders of Color: COVID19, Social Unrest, & the Impact on Students
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. Today’s interview will feature the following Executive Leaders of Color: - Frank Brown, CEO, CIS of Atlanta - Sonji Branch, CEO, CIS of Memphis - Elmer Roldan, Executive Director, CIS of Los Angeles
Community Chats: Ep 6 - Fireside Chat w/ CIS Founder Bill Milliken
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. Hear about the history of CIS from our founder, Bill Milliken and the challenges faced over 40 years ago. Rey and Bill discuss many of the lessons learned that are still applicable to our work with students today. #AllinforKids
Community Chat: Ep 7 - Fireside Chat with Arne Duncan
Join Rey as he sits down with Former Secretary of Education and CIS National Board Member, Arne Duncan, as they discuss the impact of the Biden/Harris administration on the direction of CIS.
Community Chat: Ep 8 - Fireside Chat with Whitney Cole
Chat with CIS students and CIS of Nevada Site Coordinator & CIS Alumnae, Whitney Cole, as they explore how students and families have been coping with remote learning, their perspectives on the inequities in learning, and their recommended solutions for the future of equitable learning.
Community Chats: Episode 9 - Visionary Women In Policy
The series will feature one-on-one interviews with thought-leaders within the CIS Network, as well as experts across the research, policy, and nonprofit sector. Today’s interview will feature two visionary women in policy to discuss how their work impacts students and families of color and intergraded student support services: - Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee, Director, The Center for Technology Innovation (CTI) and Senior Fellow, Governance Studies, The Brookings Institution - Monika Kincheloe, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, America’s Promise Alliance
Community Chats: Episode 10 - Partnering with Purpose" Going All IN for Kids
In this month's Community Chat, Rey Saldaña and our partner organization, JCPenney, will discuss the power of partnership and diversity, equity, and inclusion surrounding equitable education. The chat will feature: - Kevin Updegrove, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications, Talent Acquisition, Inclusion & Diversity, Philanthropy, JCPenney
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