Press Room

Communities In Schools has announced the winners of its annual Unsung Heroes Awards, given to honor site coordinators, schools, communities, alumni and local affiliates for their hard work, dedication and impact across our network.

CIS President Dan Cardinali writes about graduation rates in the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram

Education Leaders to Discuss the Dropout Crisis and the Importance of Closing the HS “Graduation Gap” for Low-Income Students

Today, AT&T announced that its employees have reached the goal of 1 million hours of mentoring students – ahead of schedule – through the company’s Aspire Mentoring Academy, a part of AT&T Aspire. As a collaborative partner, Communities In Schools congratulates AT&T for reaching this important milestone and investment in the lives of thousands of students around the country.

Dan Cardinali announces the passing of Robert Baldwin Sr., the founding Board Chair of Communities In Schools.

Communities In Schools leaders, students and site coordinators rang the Closing Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

Communities In Schools will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square.

CIS President Dan Cardinali co-authors a column in The Hill's Congress Blog about the opportunity ESSA provides our country to equip more poor, at-risk students with the tools and support they need to stay in school and graduate.

The Alliance for Excellent Education released new data outlining the economic benefits of a high school diploma.

Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali issued the following statement following the release of new figures from the U.S. Department of Education on the national high school graduation rate.

Communities In Schools earns 4-star rating from Charity Navigator.

CIS Succeeds in Helping Local Communities Access Critical Funds for Poorest Students

Communities In Schools is among the charitable organizations recommended by Nicholas Kristof in his annual holiday giving guide.

Swing State Voters Speak out on Public Education

In the Nonprofit Quarterly, CIS President Dan Cardinali speaks about the network's struggle to emphasize quality over scale

CIS President Cardinali talks to the Drucker Institute about smart hiring.

Dan Cardinali writes about the new White House effort to tackle chronic school absenteeism in Education Week.

Communities In Schools has announced a substantial contribution from AT&T to help students stay in school and achieve in life.

As the national dropout prevention conference convenes in San Antonio. Gary Chapman of CIS and Cairen Withington of the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network offer commentary on the dropout crisis to the San Antonio Express-News.

Washington DC's Mayor and Schools Chancellor announce support for Communities of the Nation's Capital