Lawrence, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) today announced five new board members: Tasha R. Fridia of Norman, OK; Matthew R. Gilbert, Esq., of Waterloo, IA; Ellen Goodmann Miller of Dubugue, IA; Edgar Palacios of Kansas City, MO; and Cokethea N. Hill, Ph.D., of Kansas City, MO. CIS of Mid-America is […]
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empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
In the U.S., approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 live in poverty, shouldering more than they should have to. Communities In Schools of Mid-America works directly inside schools, building relationships that equip students to succeed inside and outside the classroom.
What Hannah is Made Of
Hannah* regularly eats lunch with her Student Support Coordinator and has for several school years. This year, the Student Support Coordinator noticed Hannah was coming in with more energy and even a smile on her face sometimes, which is a significant change from last year. Hannah has a history of depression and anxiety, but last […]
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