press release | Nov. 21, 2024
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.
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.
*Results are from the 2022-2023 school year.
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Latest News
Aug. 28, 2024
Communities In Schools Takes on Chronic Absenteeism Nationwide in Powerful New Campaign Featuring “The Longest Roll Call”
Communities In Schools (CIS) has launched the new “Being Present Matters” public service campaign highlighting the nationwide epidemic of chronic absenteeism and the solutions CIS offers to eradicate it.
press release | Nov. 21, 2024
press release | Nov. 14, 2024
opinion | Sept. 30, 2024
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.
CIS Is Present Across the U.S.
28 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
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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