Beyond the Holy Grail: Private Innovation, Public Funding, and What Comes Next May 23, 2016 News in the Stanford Social Innovation Review, Dan Cardinali Discusses the Future of Integrated Student Supports Read More »
Addressing the needs of kids living in poverty makes them more likely to earn high school diplomas. May 19, 2016 News A new article in TakePart.com says if America want more kids to graduate, we need to keep them well fed and healthy Read More »
Twitter Town Hall: Supporting Students After Graduation, Hosted by The 74 & Communities In Schools May 19, 2016 Press Communities In Schools and The 74 will be co-hosting a Twitter Town Hall focusing on the continued support high school graduates need as they enter college and the workforce Read More »
Elaine Wynn in Investor's Business Daily May 18, 2016 News CIS Board Chairman Elaine Wynn argues that a new federal program for at-risk kids can help those likely to drop out stay to get their diplomas. Read More »
Keeping Students In School Has National Economic Impact Of $7.2 Billion May 18, 2016 News Gary Chapman speaks to WGN Radio about the economic impact of a high school diploma. Read More »
CIS Issues Report to Demonstrate Impact of Integrated Student Supports on Grad Rates May 16, 2016 Press New report shows Integrated Student Supports can help close nation’s graduation gap Read More »
CIS President Dan Cardinali Receives Promise of America Award May 10, 2016 News Dan Cardinali has received the prestigious Promise of America Award. Read More »
Programs help low-income students overcome obstacles April 7, 2016 News The Albuquerque Journal publishes a CIS OPED about poverty, education programs and federal policy. Read More »
CIS Ranks No. 10 Among Top 50 Best Nonprofits to Work For April 1, 2016 News CIS ranks No. 10 on the national list of the “Best Nonprofits to Work” for in 2016 by The NonProfit Times Read More »
CIS ADDS VP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TO LEADERSHIP TEAM March 24, 2016 Press Tiffany Miller has joined the organization as vice president of government relations. Read More »
Gallup Student Poll Finds Engagement in School Dropping by Grade Level March 23, 2016 News A recent poll of nearly a million U.S. students concludes that schools need to work on building supports to keep students invested in their educations. Read More »
TakePart: Dr. Seuss Is the Key to Boosting Graduation Rates March 3, 2016 News National Read Across America Day honors the author's birthday and puts the spotlight on reading proficiency. Read More »
Communities In Schools Announces Departure of President Dan Cardinali Feb. 23, 2016 Press After serving CIS for 17 years, Dan Cardinali is stepping down as president and CEO of Communities In Schools. Read More »
CIS Announces Unsung Heroes Awards Jan. 22, 2016 News 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. Read More »
Communities in Schools brings help, boosts graduation rates Jan. 20, 2016 News CIS President Dan Cardinali writes about graduation rates in the Ft. Worth Star-Telegram Read More »
National Education Leaders to Discuss the "Graduation Gap" Jan. 15, 2016 Press Education Leaders to Discuss the Dropout Crisis and the Importance of Closing the HS “Graduation Gap” for Low-Income Students Read More »
AT&T Aspire 1 Million Mentoring Hours Jan. 13, 2016 News 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. Read More »
A Note on the Passing of Bob Baldwin Sr. Jan. 7, 2016 News Dan Cardinali announces the passing of Robert Baldwin Sr., the founding Board Chair of Communities In Schools. Read More »
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS RINGS NASDAQ CLOSING BELL Dec. 23, 2015 News Communities In Schools leaders, students and site coordinators rang the Closing Bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Read More »
Communities In Schools to Ring Nasdaq Market Closing Bell Dec. 22, 2015 Press Communities In Schools will ring the closing bell at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square. Read More »