by cisga | May 11, 2013 | News
For the past 11 years, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Georgia has recognized students at the annual Student Achievement Month (SAM) luncheon. Many of these students are often overlooked and expected to underachieve. The SAM contest helps them gain confidence...
by cisga | May 10, 2013 | News
Many have heard or read that the average new cohort graduation rate in Georgia is 67%; some school districts hover between 50-55%, while others are lower. The Communities In Schools (CIS) affiliate network plans to focus on helping schools increase graduation rates by...
by cisga | Apr 5, 2013 | News, Staff Blogging Corner
April is here and all elementary and middle schools scurry to ensure the great work of the classrooms can be shown to have sunk in for Georgia’s 776,000 3rd-8th grade students. Our teachers, the state’s hardest workers, hold the most challenging and rewarding jobs...
by cisga | Mar 22, 2013 | News
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Milledgeville/Baldwin County recently hosted a training for local teachers focused on helping students develop better reading skills. The training was conducted by Sarah Hawthorne of AlphaSkills. Principals in the Baldwin County school...
by cisga | Mar 14, 2013 | News
Regional winners were recently announced for the tenth annual Student Achievement Month (SAM) contest. Competing in the four categories of written expression, public speaking, creative expression and computer technology, a total of 28 students (grades K-12) from...
by cisga | Feb 13, 2013 | News
A common trait among youth in today’s society is the desire to have someone to relate to while growing up. Recognized for the MATCH (Mentoring Activities Taught By Children’s Heroes) Program, the Douglas County School System focuses on improving academic...
