by CISGA | Nov 12, 2020 | Staff Blogging Corner
These past four years of high school were a self-discovery journey… As I entered my freshman year I was a naive kid who had no expectations other than graduating and getting a good GPA. Mental health was not my priority since I have always been a cheerful...
by webmaster | Sep 27, 2017 | News, Staff Blogging Corner
For 40 years, Communities In Schools (CIS) has been working with high-needs children at risk of dropping out of school across the nation and including Georgia. The unique model of placing a site coordinator inside the schools allows students to build a...
by cisga | Sep 13, 2017 | News, Staff Blogging Corner
How important is it for a child to be in school every day? Simply put, their future depends on it. Children who are not in the classroom can’t learn. In fact, studies have shown that missing school can mean lower standardized tests scores, can hinder a child...
by cisga | Aug 22, 2017 | Staff Blogging Corner
One caring adult can make a big difference in the life of an under-served child. Experience has shown that when a caring adult takes the times to help a child unlock their potential and provides hope, a child will begin to excel. That’s what the Champions Award is all...
by webmaster | Nov 7, 2016 | News, Staff Blogging Corner
The Georgia Department of Education recently released preliminary graduation figures for 2016. The jump from 78.8 percent in 2015 to 79.2 percent in 2016 reflects an increase for the fifth straight year. That’s great news, and it reflects a commitment among Georgia’s...
by cisga | Mar 25, 2016 | Staff Blogging Corner
Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest and most effective dropout prevention organization. Communities In Schools of Georgia provides a network of 31 local affiliates with leading-edge training, access to best practices, partnership opportunities and...
