Grad Nation 2011: working together to create impact
Our nation’s young people are standing at the precipice of disaster. Today in America, 25 percent of our children are living in poverty…and yet we expect them to go to school, when we know they’re...
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Validating our mission: breaking down the five-year evaluation with Dan...
In February, Communities In Schools released the results of a comprehensive, five-year evaluation aimed at determining the effectiveness of the organization’s work. The results of the study validated...
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“Fill the Backpack” raises funds for Communities In Schools
Today’s blog post comes from Kelly Whalen, author of The Centsible Life, a blog designed to help you live the life of your dreams on a budget. You can often find her on Twitter and Facebook talking...
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Remembrance and transformation
Today’s special blog post comes from Communities In Schools President Daniel Cardinali. Communities In Schools President Daniel Cardinali Like many people, I listen to NPR as I drive into work. This...
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Educating the whole child
Last week I had the opportunity to hear Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali speak at a conference. His eloquent and intelligent presentation highlighted the work our network does to help 1.3...
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What We’re Reading
Screenshot from the film "Bully." Photo courtesy AP/The Weinstein Company Welcome to our new Friday blog feature! “What We’re Reading” is a glimpse into blog posts, articles and other news items that...
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What We’re Reading
Washington Post: Last night, high school juniors and seniors officially began their foray into the college application process with the unveiling of the 2012-2013 Common Application. Used by 450...
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Hearts Turned Out
Today’s blog post is by Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali. As we approach the final days of 2012, there is much to take stock of and celebrate in our large Communities In Schools family....
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It’s a Wonderful Life
Today’s blog post is by Jennifer Clark, Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo’s director of community relations. This post was recently featured on Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo’s blog, Ask Me...
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