by cisga | Jul 2, 2013 | Featured Articles
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...
by cisga | Jun 28, 2013 | Press Releases
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. ...
by cisga | Jun 20, 2013 | Press Releases
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...
by cisga | May 23, 2013 | News
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...
by cisga | May 23, 2013 | News
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...
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 29, 2013 | Staff Blogging Corner
The students of Wilcox County did the right thing when they put aside barriers and came together for an integrated prom. We all learn things from people of a different race, culture, and creed because they introduce us to new-found perspectives and solutions. A...
by cisga | Apr 17, 2013 | Press Releases
Help us make a difference in a child’s life. Sign up to make a difference in your community. We have a variety of opportunities for volunteers available throughout the metro Atlanta area. Volunteering with Communities In Schools is an excellent way to give back to...
by cisga | Apr 16, 2013 | Featured Articles
Communities In Schools (CIS) of Fitzgerald/Ben Hill County recently hosted an education summit attended by educators from the local school district, technical college representatives and business leaders. Ben Hill County‘s cohort graduation rate is 64.93%, and the...
