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Communities In Schools is the nation's leading dropout prevention organization. The mission of Communities In Schools is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Communities In Schools study shows $11 benefit to community for every $1 invested

From Communities In Schools National, Washington, DC Communities In Schools, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, released the results of an economic study, conducted by EMSI, one of the nation’s … Continue reading

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Loving Relationships and Education Reform

Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali wrote for The Huffington Post about the capacity to build trusting relationships with students. I recently met Diane Formosa at a Communities In Schools fundraising breakfast in Lakewood, Washington. I was struck by her … Continue reading

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No Cape, but a “Hero” Nonetheless: Xaila Lewis, Rainier Beach High School

They don’t have capes or secret identities. They can’t leap tall buildings or fly. But their hard work and unrelenting passion to help others gives them the power to save the lives of thousands of children across America every day. … Continue reading

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MetLife Teacher Survey Shows Increasing Need for Community Support in Schools

Communities In Schools National weighs in on MetLife’s “Survey of the American Teacher Report.” When 64 percent of teachers report students and families needing increased health and social support services, and 35 percent reporting more students coming to school hungry, … Continue reading

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Poised for success: high school junior shares her story

High school junior Victoire LeTourneau shared this story at the Communities In Schools of Washington Mardi Gras Dinner & Auction, February 11, 2012. She is on track to graduate next year and is planning to apply to the University of … Continue reading

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Malo Maoemai – Mt. Tahoma High School Success Story

Malogaifo (Malo) Maoemai, senior at Mt. Tahoma High School, was one of two students who spoke at the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation’s Fund For Women and Girls Luncheon on March 8, 2012. She was introduced by Steve Maxwell, Key Bank … Continue reading

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