Communities In Schools

A nationwide network of passionate professionals working in public schools to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

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Preparing for a new school year is an exciting time, however for some families it’s one of the most stressful times. Help us and @Huntington_Bank spread awareness with the 2015 Backpack Index. http://cisnational.org/1IrLZ5i

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#DidYouKnow 91% of our students end up graduating? Help us raise this to 100% http://cisnational.org/1UUlPxm

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#DidYouKnow 99% of students we serve stay in school? Help us end school dropout for good http://cisnational.org/1fk2J3k

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We have so many different ways that you can get involved with CIS- you can volunteer in your community, donate, or advocate. Learn how you can help: http://cisnational.org/HelPuS

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Our CIS students teach us to not take anything in life for granted #ChangeThePicture

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We salute you #ClassOfChange15 for ending the school year out strong & a final huge THANK YOU to all who cheered them on!

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Cant thank you all enough for contributing to our Yearbook! So excited to see what the future holds for the #ClassOfChange15 http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15 

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We couldn't have done it without you! Thank you to all who helped us congratulate the #ClassOfChange15 with our National Yearbook http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in celebrating the #ClassOfChange15! http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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Have some #CISGradAdvice to share? Send the #ClassOfChange15 your best & you could be in our National Yearbook! http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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It's #TBT so send us your best old school throwbacks - like this one of CIS founder, Bill Milliken! #ClassOfChange15 http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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Did you know that 91% of CIS students end up graduating? Be a part of that statistic by joining the #ClassOfChange15 http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15 

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It’s not too late to join our National Yearbook celebrating amazing students and great accomplishments! Learn how with #ClassOfChange15 http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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Graduating this weekend? Join our National Yearbook by posting your photos, videos, and celebratory messages using #ClassOfChange15! http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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Student poverty, lack of parental involvement cited as teacher concerns

Student poverty is a major barrier to learning, according to teachers polled in a new national survey of educators released Tuesday.

Lack of parental involvement and overtesting were also identified as big problems, as well as student apathy, according to an online Public Opinion Strategies survey of 700 elementary and secondary teachers across the country.

[Read the poll results here]

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Yes.  And yes.  

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Excited to be a part of the #ClassOfChange15? These kids certainly are! Join in on the excitement with our National Yearbook  http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15

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What do you want to be when you grow up? Let us know with #ClassOfChange15 and check out our National Yearbook http://cisnational.org/Yearbook15