Parent Engagement Campaign Receives Honor

Parent Engagement Campaign Receives Honor

Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia and Ogilvy Public Relations were recently awarded a Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for collaboration on the parent engagement campaign Everyday Leads to Graduation Day: Parents Hold...
Dine Out and Help At-Risk Students on August 15

Dine Out and Help At-Risk Students on August 15

Communities In Schools (CIS) is partnering with the Georgia Restaurant Association and has an easy way for you to help at-risk students.  Mark your calendar for Thursday, August 15, and dine out at a participating restaurant in support of Dine Out For Kids. ...

CIS Plans Implementation of Straight Talk Program

In a continued effort to provide at-risk youth with more services to increase graduation rates, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia is partnering with the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia to bring the...

Stanford Social Innovation Review Features CIS

Communities In Schools and the integrated student services model are featured in the summer 2013 issue of the Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR). “Keeping Kids in School,” appears in the ‘What Works’ column and details how Communities In Schools uses a mix of...
CIS President Honored for Commitment to Education

CIS President Honored for Commitment to Education

  Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia president and national network co-founder Neil Shorthouse was honored by the Georgia Council on Economic Education with the VanLandingham Commitment to Education Award.  The award is presented yearly to an individual who...