Join Us in the Fight to Combat Chronic Absenteeism
Watch to learn about the challenges and Communities In Schools' solutions.
Communities In Schools® (CIS®) is calling roll on the 15 million students who were absent from school last year. Many students face challenges with safety, transportation, mental or physical health, food insecurity or have household responsibilities such as childcare or needing to work. Communities In Schools offers a unique solution to combat chronic absenteeism through trained, caring adults—site coordinators—who address and find solutions to the many barriers affecting students' ability to be present in 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.
Funder Spotlight: Whataburger
Present for Student Success
In collaboration with Whataburger, a steadfast supporter of Communities In Schools through its Feeding Student Success initiative, we recently hosted a special activation at the Whataburger location in Las Vegas. The event, “Present for Student Success,” highlighted the crucial role of site coordinators in schools and celebrated the achievements of CIS of Nevada, the fifth largest affiliate within the CIS network with more than 150 site coordinators working inside 118 schools.
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.
Celebrating President Jimmy Carter’s Legacy and Transformative Impact on Communities In Schools
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Being Present Matters: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Requires Community-Wide Solutions
Opinion | Jan. 7, 2025 Read more about Being Present Matters: Addressing Chronic Absenteeism Requires Community-Wide Solutions
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.
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
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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