Help Communities In Schools win $50,000!
Show your support for Communities In Schools! AT&T’s Connect for Good page on Causes.com is hosting “The $80,000 Vote for Education.” This contest allows people to vote for one of three education nonprofits: Communities In Schools, KIPP or Teach For America. Between now and February 14, visit the Connect for Good page on Causes.com to vote for Communities In Schools daily. AT&T will be donating $80,000 in prizes, and the organization with the most votes will receive $50,000 to help young people reach their fullest potential.
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News and Events
MLK Day: A Day On, Not A Day Off!
Posted on 01/17/2012CIS Greater New Orleans AmeriCorps did not take the day off even though school was not in session. Click to read how they gave back to the community on MLK Day!
CIS Greater New Orleans Hosts Health Fair at Carver High School
Posted on 01/09/2012Communities in Schools put on a health fair at Carver High School for 50 students this past Wednesday afternoon. The health fair lasted 2 hours and showcased cyclist, Teddy Herrera, who is currently on a 22,000-mile tour to increase awareness of childhood obesity and encourage kids to get up and get moving.
RSD Announces New Enrollment Process!
Posted on 12/08/2011CIS New Orleans hosted a pre-release event for 50 community leaders, so that the Recovery School District could inform them of the new enrollment process. The hope is to begin engaging these leaders at an early stage, so they can help this project be a smooth transition for everyone. CIS New Orleans staff will receive specialized training from RSD in order to support the children in CIS New Orleans schools. Click above to read the press release.
"Five Basics"
Communities In Schools believes that every child needs and deserves these "Five Basics."
- A one-on-one relationship with a caring adult
- A safe place to learn and grow
- A healthy start and a healthy future
- A marketable skill to use upon graduation
- A chance to give back to peers and community
