News
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.
What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Posted on 11/23/2011Nonprofit Tech 2.0 compiled a list of 50 nonprofits that we should be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Communities In Schools made the list!
ScienceReach Student at Reed High School Performs an Experiment!
Posted on 11/09/2011Check out the video of Melvin Miller, a senior at Sarah T. Reed Senior High School working on his science project for Biology II. The project was to determine, "Why does soap make pepper run?"
"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
