Communities In Schools Communities In Schools is the nation's largest dropout prevention organization. http://www.cisnet.org/ http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=56 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=56 Communities In Schools Announces Partnership with Procter & Gamble's Live, Learn and Thrive Initiative Arlington, Va. – Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest organization dedicated to keeping students in school and empowering them to succeed in life, is partnering with P&G to launch a cause-related marketing campaign through the compan]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=57 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=57 Communities In Schools Applauds the President's Education Priorities Arlington, Va. - The following is a statement from Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali on the education funding priorities outlined by President Barack Obama in last night’s State of the Union address:

“Communities In Sc]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=59 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=59 Communities In Schools Applauds the President for his Commitment to Education Arlington, Va. - Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali applauded President Obama for making education a priority in the 2011 Fiscal Year Budget.

 “The President’s decision to increase Federal funding for]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=68 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=68 Dr. Rudy Crew Appointed To Communities In Schools Board Of Directors ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 16 - Communities In Schools, the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, announced today that Dr. http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=69 Communities In Schools Launches Partnership with Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) Arlington, Va. – Communities In Schools, the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, today announced a partnership with Kids In Distressed Situations (K.I.D.S.) that will provide CIS students nation]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=70 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=70 Communities In Schools Announces 2010 Baldwin Fellows Arlington, Va. – Communities In Schools, the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, is pleased to announce that three leaders in education have been awarded the 2010 Robert H.B. Baldwin Fellowship.]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=71 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=71 Communities In Schools Recognized by President Obama as a Model Program Arlington, Va. – Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali applauded President Barack Obama’s announcement of specific steps his administration will take to help reduce the dropout rate by providing funding to ensure high schools are ]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=72 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=72 Communities In Schools Applauds President's Blueprint for Education Reform Arlington, Va. - Communities In Schools President Daniel J. Cardinali applauded President Obama’s blueprint for updating the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. 

 “The President’s ambitious goal that all children shou]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=73 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=73 Remarks for ESEA Roundtable Sponsored by Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Chairman Harkin, Ranking Minority Member Enzi and members of the Committee, thank you very much for convening this panel to discuss issues critical to our nation’s future and for providing me an opportunity to testify today.  Chairman Harkin, I w]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=74 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=74 Survey Reveals Communities In Schools Increases Student Performance and Teacher Satisfaction Arlington, Va. – In recognition of National Teacher Day, Communities In Schools today released the results of the Teacher Support Study, a nationwide survey of more than 1,500 educators conducted by ICF International.  Administered in eight state]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=75 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=75 CIS School Kalamazoo Central High Wins Nationwide Contest Arlington, Va. –   Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, Michigan has been selected the winner of the 2010 Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge.  The school, associated with Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo, was c]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=76 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=76 Music, Fashion Mogul Russell Simmons Hosts Financial Seminar at a local D.C. Public School Arlington, VA -   Russell Simmons joined Communities in Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CIS) Thursday for a workshop on financial literacy and meditation. The event offered valuable and timely financial information to Ward 8 parents, Ballou]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=77 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=77 Communities In Schools National Board of Directors Unveil New Brand Arlington, Va. -   Communities In Schools National Board Chairman Elaine Wynn and Board Member Lenny Stern joined Communities In Schools Founder and Vice Chairman Bill Milliken and President Dan Cardinali Friday, May 21st for the unveil]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=78 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=78 Communities In Schools Appoints Michael Bento Executive Vice President, Marketing and Communications Arlington, Va. -   Communities In Schools, the leading organization dedicated to empowering students to stay in school and achieve in life, today announced the appointment of Michael Bento to the newly created position of Executive Vice President,]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=79 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=79 Communities In Schools Affiliates Awarded $1.9 Million in AmeriCorps Grant Money Arlington, Va. -  Communities In Schools is proud to announce that several of its affiliates have been awarded more than $1.9 million in AmeriCorps grants to help improve education and mentoring around the country.

Communities In Schools of Ari]]> http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=80 http://communitiesinschools.org/media/prdetail.php?rsid=80 Communities In Schools Announces 2010 Walmart Scholars Arlington, Va. - Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest dropout prevention organization, is pleased to announce that 13 new students have been selected as recipients of the 2010 Walmart Foundation Communities in Schools Scholarship Program. The ]]>