Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania

Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania Communities In Schools is the nation's largest dropout prevention organization. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter: NoMoreDropOuts

For more than 30 years, CIS has championed the connection of needed community resources with schools. By bringing caring adults into the schools to address children's unmet needs, CIS provides the link between educators and the community. The result: Teachers are free to teach, and students -- many in jeopardy of dropping out -- have the opportunity to focus on learning.

According to a United Nations Children's Fund report released last spring, the United States has the second-highest chil...
09/09/2013

According to a United Nations Children's Fund report released last spring, the United States has the second-highest child poverty rate of the richest 35 nations. Education can help change that. Communities In Schools is an investment that pays big dividends in school retention, graduation and breaking the cycle of poverty.

In May 2012, Communities In Schools released the results of an economic impact study conducted by EMSI, one of the nation’s leading economic modeling firms. The purpose of the study was to quantify the return on investment of Communities In Schools’ 113 high school-serving affiliates in its network…

The pros and cons of teaching cursive in 21st century curriculum. Do you think it should still be taught?
09/09/2013

The pros and cons of teaching cursive in 21st century curriculum. Do you think it should still be taught?

Experts weigh in on whether cursive writing has a place in modern school curriculum.

College Costs Drive Record Number of High School Kids to Start Early
09/06/2013

College Costs Drive Record Number of High School Kids to Start Early

Informing the Public about Education through Quality Journalism

09/06/2013
Back to school is here! Are you ready?
09/04/2013

Back to school is here! Are you ready?

Back to School is almost here! Teachers prepare, kids anticipate, and Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania is ready! ...
08/14/2013

Back to School is almost here! Teachers prepare, kids anticipate, and Communities In Schools of Pennsylvania is ready!

We are looking forward to servicing students in schools again. We thank all our summer and full year staff for their hard work and dedication!

In his latest blog post, Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali digs deep on the role of the nonprofit sector an...
08/13/2013

In his latest blog post, Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali digs deep on the role of the nonprofit sector and whether we are truly creating a greater prosperity for all.

Today’s blog post is by Communities In Schools President Dan Cardinali, who writes regularly for The Huffington Post. Cardinali addresses a recent challenge put forth by Peter Buffett. He affirms t...

“It’s relationships, not programs, that change children.” --Bill Milliken founder of Communities In Schools
08/13/2013

“It’s relationships, not programs, that change children.”
--Bill Milliken founder of Communities In Schools

We focus on more than just academics. We believe every child deserves the "5 basics":1.) A one-on-one caring relationshi...
08/09/2013

We focus on more than just academics. We believe every child deserves the "5 basics":
1.) A one-on-one caring relationship with an adult
2.) A safe place to learn and grow
3.) A healthy start and a healthy future
4.) A marketable skill to use upon graduation
5.) A chance to give back to peers and community

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2101 N Front Street
Harrisburg, PA
17110

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