Communities In Schools

Communities In Schools Announces Donna Weiss as New National Board Chair

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the nation's leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, announced today that Donna Weiss has been elected as Chair of its Board of Directors. The Communities In Schools National Board exists to advise CIS' CEO and leadership team on strategy, policies, and practices to ensure the execution of the national office strategic plan, driving system-level change.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the nation's leading provider of K-12 school-based integrated student supports, announced today that Donna Weiss has been elected as Chair of its Board of Directors.
  • "Donna Weiss has the voice and vision that can support the CIS National Network from the ground up," said Rey Saldaña, President and CEO of Communities In Schools National Office.
  • "Having served Communities In Schools for close to two decades as a National Board member and previously as a board chair at Communities In Schools of Los Angeles, Donna understands the pulse of our work happening inside schools and has the experience and heart to lead the organization into its next phase of impact."
  • Wynn has been a member of the national board of Communities In Schools since 1999 and was elected chair in 2007.

Communities In Schools Celebrates 2023 "All In For Students" Honorees

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the national organization working inside schools to empower all students to achieve in school and succeed in life, is set to honor the 2023 All In for Students honorees who have demonstrated leadership and commitment to helping students stay in school, graduate and move forward toward a brighter future.

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  • The Communities In Schools All In For Students Awards is an annual national recognition and celebration of the individuals and partners working to make a significant impact in schools and communities across the country.
  • The Communities In Schools All In for Students Awards is an annual national recognition and celebration of the individuals and partners working to make a significant impact in schools and communities across the country.
  • "Communities In Schools remains a trusted leader in student success because of the committed individuals who surround students with a community of support," said Communities In Schools President and CEO, Rey Saldaña.
  • "Communities In Schools continues to thrive in more schools with a record number of high school graduates yearly.

Age of Learning Appoints Dr. Daniel A. Domenech as Superintendent-in-Residence

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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Age of Learning, leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel A. Domenech, highly respected education leader and former Executive Director of AASA (The School Superintendents Association), as Superintendent-in-Residence.

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  • Age of Learning, leading education technology innovator and creator of the widely popular ABCmouse® Early Learning Academy, today announced the appointment of Dr. Daniel A. Domenech, highly respected education leader and former Executive Director of AASA (The School Superintendents Association), as Superintendent-in-Residence.
  • Dr. Domenech will work alongside Age of Learning’s inaugural Superintendent-in-Residence, Dr. Art Cavazos, to continue to raise awareness of the proven effectiveness of the company’s adaptive, personalized mastery learning programs, My Math Academy® , and My Reading Academy™ .
  • Domenech exemplifies visionary leadership in education, and we are thrilled to welcome him to Age of Learning,” said Ty West, General Manager, Schools Division at Age of Learning.
  • Dr. Domenech began his teaching career in New York City before becoming program director for the Nassau Board of Cooperative Educational Services.

Communities In Schools and Hudson Celebrate 15-Year Philanthropy Milestone

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Hudson's contributions are distributed at the national and local level -- supporting 28 affiliates in communities where Hudson operates. Funds allocated toward the CIS National Office support the growth and stability of the national enterprise, while local funding raised in retail stores helps further programming and the work of student supports coordinators in local schools within that state.

Key Points: 
  • With the support of Hudson's philanthropy, CIS has grown from serving 1.3 million students in 2008 to 1.8 million today.
  • Hudson's contributions are distributed at the national and local level -- supporting 28 affiliates in communities where Hudson operates.
  • "We thank Hudson and its team members nationwide for investing in the mission of Communities In Schools over the past fifteen years," said Rey Saldaña, national president and CEO of Communities In Schools.
  • With multi-year investments from partners like Hudson, Communities In Schools is positioned to scale their proven model to an additional 3,000 new schools by 2032 for a total of 6,000 schools or double their current footprint.

Communities In Schools And Hudson Celebrate 15-Year Philanthropy Milestone

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Since 2008, Hudson has leveraged its extensive presence in airports and transportation hubs to raise funds on behalf of CIS.

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  • Since 2008, Hudson has leveraged its extensive presence in airports and transportation hubs to raise funds on behalf of CIS.
  • Hudson’s contributions are distributed at the national and local level -- supporting 28 affiliates in communities where Hudson operates.
  • “We thank Hudson and its team members nationwide for investing in the mission of Communities In Schools over the past fifteen years,” said Rey Saldaña, national president and CEO of Communities In Schools.
  • With multi-year investments from partners like Hudson, Communities In Schools is positioned to scale their proven model to an additional 2,000 new schools by 2032 for a total of 6,000 schools or double their current footprint.

Communities In Schools And Hudson Celebrate 15-Year Philanthropy Milestone

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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With the support of Hudson’s philanthropy, CIS has grown from serving 1.3 million students in 2008 to 1.8 million today.

Key Points: 
  • With the support of Hudson’s philanthropy, CIS has grown from serving 1.3 million students in 2008 to 1.8 million today.
  • Hudson’s contributions are distributed at the national and local level -- supporting 28 affiliates in communities where Hudson operates.
  • “We thank Hudson and its team members nationwide for investing in the mission of Communities In Schools over the past fifteen years,” said Rey Saldaña, national president and CEO of Communities In Schools.
  • With multi-year investments from partners like Hudson, Communities In Schools is positioned to scale their proven model to an additional 2,000 new schools by 2032 for a total of 6,000 schools or double their current footprint.

Communities In Schools Founder Bill Milliken Releases Revised Edition of 'The Last Dropout' Book

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Communities In Schools® (CIS®), the national organization working to ensure every student, regardless of race, zip code, or history of marginalization has what they need to succeed in school and beyond, today announced the Communities In Schools Founder Bill Milliken released a new book titled, The Last Dropout: A Model for Creating Educational Equity.

Key Points: 
  • "As a former CIS student, I understand firsthand the challenges and difficulties facing some students and I feel an obligation to extend my voice to encourage them," said Rey Saldaa, president & CEO of Communities In Schools.
  • "I have known Bill Milliken for decades and the personal learnings and experiences he describes in his inspirational book clearly demonstrate his love for kids," said CIS Board of Directors Chairman Elaine Wynn.
  • "He has a unique ability to create relationships that have brought together people from all walks of life to move this work forward.
  • Originally published in 2007, the newly revised edition of The Last Dropout by Bill Milliken offers nine key principles that Communities In Schools has tested over three decades and chronicles stories from CIS leaders who have successfully adopted these principles in their own communities.

Hudson Honored With 2022 All In For Students Philanthropic Partner Award From Communities In Schools

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Saturday, October 22, 2022
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As CIS longest-standing corporate partner, Hudson has spent more than a decade raising awareness and advocating for CIS mission through a point-of-sale campaign in its U.S. travel convenience stores.

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  • As CIS longest-standing corporate partner, Hudson has spent more than a decade raising awareness and advocating for CIS mission through a point-of-sale campaign in its U.S. travel convenience stores.
  • Hudson has collected donations through various fundraising initiatives, including the simplicity and convenience of rounding up a purchase to support CIS.
  • Thank you to the CIS National Board of Directors and National Office for honoring Hudson with this years All In For Students Philanthropic Partner Award, said Jordi Martin-Consuegra, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson.
  • By further investing in the affiliate network, Hudson will deepen its involvement in the local communities while helping CIS to strengthen its academic impact on even more students and schools.

Hudson Honored With 2022 All In For Students Philanthropic Partner Award From Communities In Schools

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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As CIS longest-standing corporate partner, Hudson has spent more than a decade raising awareness and advocating for CIS mission through a point-of-sale campaign in its U.S. travel convenience stores.

Key Points: 
  • As CIS longest-standing corporate partner, Hudson has spent more than a decade raising awareness and advocating for CIS mission through a point-of-sale campaign in its U.S. travel convenience stores.
  • Hudson has collected donations through various fundraising initiatives, including the simplicity and convenience of rounding up a purchase to support CIS.
  • Thank you to the CIS National Board of Directors and National Office for honoring Hudson with this years All In For Students Philanthropic Partner Award, said Jordi Martin-Consuegra, Chief Executive Officer of Hudson.
  • By further investing in the affiliate network, Hudson will deepen its involvement in the local communities while helping CIS to strengthen its academic impact on even more students and schools.

Communities In Schools Announces Transformative Investment to Help Students Overcome Obstacles to Learning

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Thursday, February 3, 2022
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This expansion is thanks in large part to a transformative $133.5 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion is thanks in large part to a transformative $133.5 million donation from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
  • "Today is an important day for students who are underserved, under-resourced, and in need of transformative support to build a brighter future," said Rey Saldaa, President and CEO of Communities In Schools.
  • "This unrestricted gift allows us to combat the inequities in public education and reimagine the way schools operate and show up for all students.
  • Communities In Schools' school-based staff works inside schools and establishes one-on-one relationships with students in grades K-12 to help them navigate issues and move beyond barriers in the classroom, at home, and in the community.