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Hope Comes Home
Joel was a teen with a hot head. Today, he thanks Communities In Schools for helping him overcome dispiriting obstacles.
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Return on Investment
New study reveals economic impact of Communities In Schools.
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Creating a Positive Atmosphere
Site Coordinator Frank Hernandez is dedicated to making sure every student fits in.
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Give Confidently
America’s premier charity evaluators have given Communities In Schools high ratings for sound fiscal management.
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Help children across the country stay in school and achieve in life.
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Our Work in Schools
We build a community of support for children by embedding resources they need within their school.
News
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Elaine Wynn and Dan Cardinali Discuss Economic Impact on "Morning Joe"
Communities In Schools' Chairman and President sat down on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" to talk about the organization's return on investment.
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The Gift of Connection
Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali blogged for "The Huffington Post" about Founder Bill Milliken's inspirational new book.
Achieving her Dream
At 14, Rasheedah felt directionless. Today she is a lawyer and helping others.
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Students were promoted to the next grade.
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Our Policy Initiatives
Recommendation for Reauthorization of ESEA
Communities In Schools is working very hard to include language within ESEA that will enable federal funding to support our entire network and the young people we serve.
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Beyond the Classroom Blog
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A "Cool" Solution to Career Readiness
"Internships and job shadowing gives students a true idea of what specific careers entail."
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Life From The Stoop
"He pulled me to the side, and he said ‘You know, life does not have to be this way.’"
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What We're Reading
“What We’re Reading” is a glimpse into news items that the national office team is checking out to inform our work with students.