Today’s #StaffSpotlight highlights Student Support Coordinator and Employee of the Month for December, Theresa Plata! When Theresa was nominated for employee of the month, her nominator said, “I am nominating Thresa for employee of the month for many reasons – dedication, creativity, initiative, and reliability, to name a few. Since day one as an SSC, Theresa has […]
Help for the Holidays
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 […]
Temporada de Agradecimiento – Season of Gratitude
Jania Wester | Communities In Schools of Mid-America’s Managing Director in Tulsa, OK Por alguna razón u otra durante el mes de noviembre muchos en EE.UU. tomamos tiempo para pensar en lo que estamos agradecidos. Quizás sea por el Día de Acción de Gracias o porque está cerca de las fiestas navideñas. Sea la razón […]
Communities In Schools of Mid-America receives QuikTrip Community Foundation Grant
Tulsa, OK – Communities In Schools of Mid-America is pleased to announce they have received a grant from QuikTrip Community Foundation. The funds will be used to support the CIS programs in Tulsa Public Schools. Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation’s largest and most effective organization dedicated to keeping kids in school and helping […]
National Indian Education Association Wins $2.7 Million Department of Education Grant
Washington, D.C. – The National Indian Education Association (NIEA) is pleased to announce a new four-year $2.7 million grant from the Department of Education’s Native Youth Community Project (NYCP) program. This is NIEA’s first grant from the Department of Education. The award will support NIEA’s efforts to provide college and career readiness for Native students […]