Students Gain Marketable Skills

Students Gain Marketable Skills

Connecting at-risk students to community resources can provide exposure to career opportunities, while gaining much-needed experience and a head start towards a successful future.  One of CIS’ Five Basics is a marketable skill to use upon graduation.  Communities In...
AT&T Supports CIS

AT&T Supports CIS

With the goal of improving graduation rates, AT&T has donated more than $150,000 to CIS of Georgia and local affiliates.  CIS of Coweta is the latest recipient of $60,000 to support the work of a site coordinator at East Coweta High School starting in the 2014-15...

SAM Regional Winners

The Student Achievement Month (SAM) regional winners were recently announced for the annual contest.  Competing in the four categories of written expression, public speaking, creative expression and computer technology, students (grades 1-12) from local affiliates...
Report Validates CIS’ Work

Report Validates CIS’ Work

Child Trends, a national research nonprofit, released a new report affirming the effectiveness and cost efficiency of Communities In Schools and its Integrated Student Supports (ISS) programs aimed at improving graduation rates. CIS, which is the largest provider of...
College Access Connections

College Access Connections

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia is a College Access Challenge Grant partner and the program provides collaborative opportunities to increase the number of high school students who enter college, particularly teens