New Leadership

New Leadership

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia announced that Carol F. Lewis has been selected to lead the organization following the retirement of founding president, Neil Shorthouse, effective on August 1, 2014. Lewis is a 20 year veteran of CIS, having most recently...
Change The Picture

Change The Picture

Kids drop out of school for countless reasons.  Meet some who didn’t. Communities In Schools of Georgia Spring 2014 Report: Changing the Picture of Education in Georgia Communities In Schools of Georgia Whatever It Takes Infographic Communities In Schools of...
Making a Difference – One Student at a Time

Making a Difference – One Student at a Time

  As the foundation of the Communities In Schools (CIS) Model, site coordinators work daily to provide support to at-risk students struggling to find success in school.  Based in the school, the site coordinator acts as a convener who helps students with academic...
School Superintendents Endorse CIS

School Superintendents Endorse CIS

During the recent Georgia School superintendents Association spring conference, Communities In Schools provided an overview regarding how CIS provides dropout solutions through its cost efficient integrated student support services implemented through the CIS Model. ...
High Achievers

High Achievers

  Imagine that you were struggling in school because you were hungry, bullied and couldn’t concentrate, had vision and dental issues you couldn’t afford to fix, and behavioral and attendance problems were setting you back.  Would you be able to excel?  These are...