CareSource Commits $300,000 to Communities In Schools to Address School Absenteeism and Provide Critical Student Services

CareSource, a nationally recognized nonprofit managed care organization, is committing $300,000 to a national partnership with Communities In Schools to surround students with a community of support and empower them to stay in school. This effort aligns with CareSource’s efforts to address the root causes of health disparities and support the most vulnerable populations.

Communities In Schools Releases 2024 Community Matters Report

The 7th edition of the Community Matters Report titled “Connecting Students and Transforming Public Schools” takes a deep dive into issues like chronic absenteeism and student engagement and highlights initiatives helping students and communities across the 3,460 schools and community sites CIS serves nation-wide.

Communities In Schools Names A.K. Sharma Chief Operating Officer

Communities In Schools (CIS), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, announces the appointment of A.K. Sharma as Chief Operating Officer. In his role, Sharma oversees the Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and Technology teams, ensuring the execution of the organization’s strategic plan.

Communities In Schools Strengthens Its Presence in Dallas During Leadership Town Hall Conference

Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports (ISS), hosted its 2024 Leadership Town Hall in Dallas Wednesday, September 18 through Friday, September 20.

Communities In Schools and Ulta Beauty Partner for Student Achievement and Well-Being This School Year

Communities In Schools announces a new partnership with the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) affiliated with the nation’s largest beauty retailer. The foundation is awarding a $200,000 grant to bolster CIS' College and Career Readiness (CCR) initiative, designed to equip students with the essential resources and guidance they need to succeed in school and achieve in life.

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.

Communities In Schools Prepares to Be Present in 333 New Schools This Year, Expanding Reach and Supports for Nearly 200,000 K-12 Students

Communities In Schools Celebrates 2024 “All In for Students” Honorees

Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the national organization working inside schools empowering all students to achieve in school and succeed in life, is set to honor the 2024 All In for Students honorees who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to helping students stay in school, graduate and move forward toward a brighter future.

Communities In Schools Celebrates Record-Breaking Gift from Hudson

Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, and travel experience company Hudson, part of Avolta, are celebrating another significant milestone in their long-standing partnership.

Communities In Schools Celebrates the Resilient Class of 2024

Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the nation’s leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, is celebrating the achievements of high school seniors as they transition into the next phase of their lives – whether it's entering the workforce, serving in the military, or pursuing higher education.

Communities In Schools Announces Donna Weiss as New National Board Chair

“Donna Weiss has the voice and vision that can support the CIS National Network from the ground up.” -Rey Saldaña, President and CEO, Communities In Schools National Office

Communities In Schools Hosts 2024 Student Supports Institute Feb. 21-23 in Las Vegas

Communities In Schools will explore the foundational supports needed to empower students to achieve in school and life beyond the classroom during its 2024 Student Supports Institute scheduled February 21-23, 2024, in Las Vegas.