LAWRENCE, KS – Communities In Schools of Mid-America® (CIS of Mid-America™) is pleased to announce it has received a $3,500 grant from the Bank of America Charitable Foundation. The funds will be used to support CIS of Mid-America programming at Prairie Park Elementary in Lawrence, Kansas. Through its partnerships, Bank of America supports vulnerable populations, […]
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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.
Even During Summer, We’re All In for Kids
It’s a great debate: Should students continue learning through the summer or take a break? While most young people are thrilled by the end of the school year, parents can find the shift challenging, and kids with emotional or developmental issues may have added pressures throughout the summer season. Studies show that while relaxation counts, […]
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