by CISGA | Jan 12, 2022 | Featured Articles, News, Our Work in Schools
Connecting with Teen Parents in Albany Pregnancy and birth are significant contributors to high school dropout rates among girls. Only about 50% of teen mothers receive a high school diploma by 22 years of age. Addressing the clear need for targeted student supports,...
by CISGA | Oct 27, 2021 | Featured Articles, Our Work in Schools
Each October, National Principals Month recognizes the essential role that principals play in making a school great. Principals are among the hardest working, yet often least recognized individuals in education. This October Communities In Schools of Georgia honors...
by CISGA | Jul 19, 2021 | Featured Articles, Our Work in Schools, Uncategorized
Funded in part by Albany State University’s Stronger Together SWGA Project, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia Teen Journey’s goal is to assist teen parents in Dougherty and Dooly County with the completion of their high school education and delay additional...
by CISGA | Jan 13, 2021 | COVID-19, Featured Articles
Albany-Dougherty County Delivered learning materials to students without internet access or computers. Performed regular check in with students. Held group meetings with students and encouraged social distancing. Held parent meetings to encourage participation in...
by CISGA | Jan 8, 2021 | Featured Articles, Our Work in Schools
When Ms. Kimberly Stanford’s family was affected by gun violence, local community heroes Another Level Motorcycle Club stepped in to help. Her son, Jaylin Stanford, was fatally wounded on May 6,2020, a day before his mother’s birthday. Her daughter, De’Kierrah Clyde,...
by CISGA | Dec 22, 2020 | Featured Articles, Our Work in Schools
For the past three years CIS of Candler staff and volunteers served hot chocolate and sold it at the Christmas Festival, and this year they didn’t let the Festival’s cancellation stop them from spreading holiday cheer. Their partner of four years, IHS Pharmacy, and...
