Teaching is one of the most difficult careers there is, with the never-ending workload, student needs, public expectations, and low pay. Although most teachers enter the profession with a yearning to leave an impact on the next generation, sometimes, this fire may not be enough. In fact, stress was the number one reason behind teachers quitting […]
A Moment of Choice
by Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of Communities In Schools As of March 2021, more than 250,000 students in Texas were missing from school. In Florida, the number is close to 90,000. The total across the country is estimated at three million. These students have not attended school since the beginning of the pandemic, not […]
At school, at home, or in between, kids need you as they head back to class.
Across the network, districts and educators are finalizing back-to-school plans, many with online options for students. Each district, and in some communities each school, has its unique strategy for bringing together students and education. Simultaneously, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America has revamped our remote work plan for Site Coordinators and is prepared to serve […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America Shares Update Regarding School Closures, Continued Support for Students and Families
Lawrence, KS – The President and CEO of Communities In Schools (CIS) of Mid-America, an affiliate of the national organization that empowers all students to stay in school and on a path to graduation, released the following statement about the growing number of school closures triggered by the coronavirus pandemic and the impact on the […]
CIS of Mid-America Shares Update Regarding School Closures, Continued Support for Students and Families
To Our Communities In Schools of Mid-America Friends, As COVID-19 spreads across our country, I hope that you and yours are and remain healthy and well. I’m writing to share important updates regarding the efforts of Communities In Schools of Mid-America to address and mitigate the spread of COVID-19. We are using a community health […]