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A quarterly newsletter of Communities In Schools,the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization

Contents

VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 2 • JUNE 2012

President’s Message

Seen and Heard

Take a Tour ofOur Model

Building the Pipeline

AT&T Documentary Highlights Communities In Schools

Clip, Save and Support Communities In Schools

Accreditation Update

Communities In Schools Returns Value to Society

Communities In Schools and National Volunteer Week

From the Rearview Mirror Released In June

Spotlight on Success

Joel Garcia, pictured here with Communities In Schools Site Coordinator Erica Gallardo, will be a featured student success story in the August Procter & Gamble brandSAVER® coupon booklet.Photo by Tosca Radigonda/AP Images for P&G

Joel Garcia: Hope Comes Home

It’s lunch time at the childcare center next door to Live Oak Academy, and Joel Garcia is playing peek-a-boo with his one-year-old daughter, Hallenna. Between classes and a part-time job, the graduating high school senior is working equally hard to be hands-on for story time and daily meals, and to be a presence in her life.

This joyful snapshot could not have been taken two years ago. Back then, Joel was a teen with a hot head — prone to punching walls, overwhelmed with stress and at risk of becoming a dropout. Today he thanks Communities In Schools of Central Texas for helping him overcome dispiriting obstacles and achieve academic success.

“I was on a bad road before Communities In Schools. I didn’t think I was going to live to 25,” said Joel, who struggled with anger management. “I never thought I was going to graduate, and I actually am. I have a smile on my face all the time now.”

By the time Joel transferred to Live Oak in 2010, the photo album of his life was loaded with undesirable images. Tension between Joel and his stepfather made home feel like a combat zone. He was in a contentious relationship with the mother of his unborn child. Searching to feel like he belonged somewhere, anywhere, Joel felt the pull to become a gang member. Add in poor grades and frequent run-ins with teachers, and life at school was just as unpleasant.

“I think if he had continued on the same track, and continued taking out his aggressions the way that he did, he might have been expelled,” said Erica Gallardo, the Communities In Schools site coordinator at Live Oak.

Bogged down by so many burdens, dropping out and getting a job to support his family seemed the only choice to Joel. Then, in March 2011, Joel was referred to Gallardo, who is also a social worker. Joel started attending one-on-one counseling sessions, though initially he needed coaxing to open up.

“I came in with trust issues,” said Joel, whose father had been in prison and absent for most of his childhood. “Then I realized that someone actually wanted to hear my story and help me out. I never had that before.”

With Gallardo, Joel learned how to identify his anger triggers, and to focus on breathing and listening to music as techniques to cope. He realized dropping out would squash his dream of joining the military. Gallardo helped Joel set new goals, meet with a military recruiter and apply for college. Weekly meetings with the Communities In Schools Chillin’ Group provided more support around his anger management. Within four months, Gallardo began to notice a different Joel, one who today, at 17, feels optimistic, advises other young men he sees struggling with similar issues and is flourishing.

The weight of despair has been lifted, and in its place hope has found a home.

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Board of Directors

Chairman Elaine WynnDirector Wynn Resorts

Founder and Vice ChairmanWilliam E. MillikenCommunities In Schools National Office

Christopher F. AllwinGeneral MaritimeCorporation

Robert H.B. Baldwin, Jr.PresidentHeartland Payment Systems

James Cox ChambersProducerField Hands Productions

Rudolph F. CrewProfessor of Clinical Education, K-12 Leadership and PolicyUniversity of Southern California

John R. EttingerCEOThe Helmsley Trust

Hon. Daniel GlickmanExecutive DirectorThe Aspen InstituteCongressional ProgramSenior FellowBipartisan Policy Center

Rhoda GlickmanSenior Vice President for Business Services Empire State Development Corporation

Kevin HuvaneManaging Partner Creative Artists Agency

Linda LeSourd LaderPresident Renaissance Institute

Jillian ManusFounder Manus Media & Literary Agency Inc. CEO and Co-Founder Broad Strategy, LLC

John NixonExecutive Director ICAP®

Michael ParhamAssociate General CounselRealNetworks, Inc.

Yvonne Petrasovits

Jonathan G. PowersDeputy Supervisor Town of Pound Ridge, N.Y.

Rick RiederManaging DirectorBlackRock

Leonard SternPartner Shepardson Stern Kaminsky

Donna Weiss

Sherrie Rollins WestinExecutive Vice President Sesame Workshop

Linda Gale WhiteFormer First Ladyof Texas

Ava YoungbloodCEOYoungblood Executive Search

PresidentDaniel J. CardinaliCommunities In Schools National Office

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Dan Cardinali, President, Communities In SchoolsPhoto by William Waybourn

At Communities In Schools, we celebrate all of the young people graduating this time of year — many of whom never imagined they would walk across the stage to receive a high school diploma. One of those students, Joel Garcia, didn’t think he would finish school, let alone live to see his 25th birthday. Joel’s journey from angry young man to college-bound high school graduate was hastened along after his life intersected with a Communities In Schools site coordinator in March 2011. Erica Gallardo, Joel’s site coordinator, first had to gain his trust. But once she did, she was able to get him the counseling he needed as well as the academic support to show him there were choices and possibilities other than dropping out and joining a gang. Today, Joel is confidently moving forward to achieve his goals.

Across the country, this scenario plays out many times over in schools where Communities In Schools has a presence. Our site coordinators identify children at risk of not graduating. Their purpose is straightforward: to nurture students in danger of dropping out and clear the obstacles holding them back. Caring adults are the heart of what we do, and enable us to help countless students achieve their dreams. Site coordinators forge bonds with students, while simultaneously leveraging multiple community partnerships to provide students with whatever they need to survive, focus on school and unlock their potential.

In this edition of Inside CIS, you’ll also read about an important new study showing the economic impact of our work. If site coordinators and other caring adults are at the heart of our mission, then careful evaluation is the backbone that provides strength and structure. We have worked hard for clarity and transparency, and are encouraged by the growing body of evidence that Communities In Schools not only lowers dropout rates, but also benefits our nation’s economy.

The results of the most recent study conducted by EMSI (see story on opposite page) build on those of an independent, five-year national evaluation released last year that shows Communities In Schools

offers a proven, cost-effective, scalable and adaptable solution to the dropout problem.

The purpose of the EMSI study was to quantify the economic and social returns to society of Communities In Schools’ 113 high school-serving affiliates in the network.

EMSI’s analysis makes a clear case that Communities In Schools’ dropout prevention and intervention initiatives have meaningful economic and societal impacts. Students benefit by making more over their lifetimes — a result of their educational persistence made possible by having the Communities In Schools model of integrated student services in their schools. Businesses benefit by having a more skilled and productive workforce. Taxpayers benefit through a broadening of the tax base (increased incomes directly translate into increased tax revenue). And the public in general benefits from reduced social costs (crime, poor health care and unemployment).

Educational achievement is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Our proven model, the caring staff and volunteers in our network, independent research and you — our staunch supporters — all make graduation season one of the highlights of our year. We are so grateful for this synergy that bolsters our efforts to reach further into regions where our services are still needed.

Thank you for making this graduation season possible. Have a wonderful summer.

President’s MessageThe Gift of Graduation

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Our evidence‑based model employs a school‑based site coordinator, which allows Communities In Schools to strategically align and deliver needed resources so that students can focus on learning.

This past May, the Communities In Schools national office released the results of a comprehensive study conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI), which specified the organization’s benefits to society.

Using the dropout and graduation data from the results of a recent five-year longitudinal national evaluation conducted by another independent research firm, ICF International, and basing their calculations only on those 113 Communities In Schools affiliates working in high schools, EMSI calculated the costs of the organization, including dollars directly invested and the opportunity costs of labor and capital. They then calculated the benefits of the increased high school graduation rates attributed to Communities In Schools and the subsequent higher earnings by these graduates, and social and taxpayer savings based on the students’ increased academic achievement. The research was funded by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Capital One.

Among the significant findings of the study are:• For every dollar invested in

Communities In Schools, $11.60 is returned to society.

• The average annual rate of return to society is 18.4 percent over the lifetime of the investment in Communities In Schools.

• High school graduates will be net contributors to their communities for an average of 44 years of their working life, using their increased income to purchase homes and cars, and paying taxes that will support police officers, firefighters and teachers.

“Our analysis demonstrates thatCommunities In Schools produces meaningful economic and social impacts,” said Tim Nadreau, research economist at EMSI. “The Communities In Schools model produces lifetime benefits for students who will earn more, businesses who will have access to a more skilled workforce, and taxpayers who will have both a greater contribution and reduced costs from these graduates.”

A copy of the full study is available on our website at www.commmunitiesinschools.org under Who We Are/Publications/ National Evaluation.

Communities In Schools Returns Value to SocietyNew Study Shows Integrated Student Services Model has Significant Return on Investment

Joel Garcia:Hope Comes HomeContinued from page 1

Instead of acting out in class, Joel participated. Instead of confronting his teachers, he asked them for help with assignments. Joel’s grades improved, and with the flexible course system offered at the nontraditional school, he earned credits quickly to make an on-time graduation. He ended the relationship with his girlfriend though he continues to co-parent his daughter with her. And although he was later put out of his home because of his behavior, Joel currently is living with a friend in a stable environment. In January, at Gallardo’s recommendation, Joel was appointed president of a high school chapter of the Hip Hop Congress. The Texas affiliate’s partner program aims to provide youth with opportunities to make change through service projects.

“Joel is a natural leader,” said Jesse Silva, a member of the advisory board of the Hip Hop Congress at Texas State University. “He avidly looks for input from members and keeps everyone involved. I think this is a young man with a promising future.”

When asked about graduation, Joel barely can contain his pride about graduating on time. He is enrolled in Austin Community College and waiting to hear from Texas State. He plans to major in business — then, with his bachelor’s degree, enlist in the military.

Communities In Schools’ targeted interventions helped remove the barriers that blocked Joel from achieving his potential, and now he is on course to reach his life’s goal.

“I have seen him grow and mature almost overnight,” said Gallardo, who is also proud. “He has made great strides just within the past year. To see him as an involved teen dad who is setting and accomplishing his goals is awesome. He knows what he wants, what it takes to get there and is willing to put in the work. He has so many positives in his life now.”

And that includes a picture of a brighter future for himself and his daughter.

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Communities In Schools has created an online interactive model that takes readers step-by-step through the Communities In Schools’ evidence-based approach to providing children with community resources. Open “The Site Coordinator” tab and listen as site coordinators describe their pivotal role with students. Select examples from the “Integrated Student Services” feature to read about programs Communities In Schools is organizing across the country to help young people succeed. Click on “Success Stories” to

Seen and Heard

Elaine Wynn and Dan Cardinali Discuss Economic Impact on “Morning Joe”Communities In Schools’ Chairman Elaine Wynn and President Dan Cardinali sat down on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on May 16 to talk about the organization’s return on investment. The results of a recent study conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. specified Communities In Schools’ economic and social returns to society through a rigorous third-party investment analysis. Wynn and Cardinali were proud to share the results on “Morning Joe,” which revealed that Communities In Schools’ investment at the high school level results in a benefit-cost ratio of $11.60, which means for every dollar of Communities In Schools investment, $11.60 of economic benefit is created. Since 2007, “Morning Joe” has been discussing the news of the day in a panel format featuring former U.S. Congressman Joe Scarborough.

Watch Wynn and Cardinali on “Morning Joe” at http://on.msnbc.com/JdlLXg

Dan Cardinali Enters the BlogosphereCommunities In Schools’ President Dan Cardinali took on a new role this past April, when he became a contributing blogger for The Huffington Post. Founded in 2005, The Huffington Post has more than 9,000 bloggers writing on a wide range of topics. Joining the voices in the education space, Cardinali will share his thoughts on education reform, current events and nonprofit issues. A new blog post is scheduled to run approximately every two weeks. Visit the website at www.huffingtonpost.com to read the latest blog entry, sign up to receive new posts and add your comments to the conversation.

Take a Tour of Our Model

watch a video of a student who has benefitted from Communities In Schools’ support.

From making sure children have coats in the winter to helping students apply to college, Communities In Schools is there every step of the way to help young people unlock their potential.

Check out the new model at http://www.communitiesinschools.org/interactive_model/

Commentary

“This analysis of the Communities In Schools model reminds us that the nation’s students are its best investment, and the best economic stimulus is a high school diploma.”

— Bob WisePresident of the Alliance for Excellent

Education, on the significance of the recent Communities In Schools economic return

on investment study

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From the Rearview Mirror Released in June

Beauty and the Beach: For their second day of service, Communities In Schools of Los Angeles partnered with Heal the Bay, a local environmental nonprofit, to clean up Santa Monica Beach. In addition to clearing the beach of trash and other debris, the Hamilton High School students collected more than 120 petition signatures to ban the use of plastic bags in stores, a law that also would help prevent plastic litter from reaching the beach and harming marine life. “Clean‑ups are beneficial in bringing awareness to an issue while getting our fellow students involved,” said Sienna Tsan, a Hamilton High student.Photo by Brianda Sernas, student at Hamilton High

Clean School Grounds: The first service activity Communities In Schools of Los Angeles organized was a campus clean‑up at Alexander Hamilton High School, one of the sites the local affiliate serves. By the end of the day, 24 students and six staff members had collected 27 bags of trash and six bags of recyclable waste. Photo by Brianda Sernas, student at Hamilton High

Communities In Schools and National Volunteer WeekStudents and Staff Clean Up, Give Back and Make a Difference

In April, Communities In Schools recognized National Volunteer Week, a time to celebrate people doing extraordinary things through service. As an organization that believes strongly in providing the students it serves with opportunities to give back to their peers and their community, affiliates across the nation honored the week through a variety of volunteer projects. A group of high school students from Communities In Schools of Los Angeles committed themselves to two days of service.

From the Rearview Mirror is available from Amazon.com

Bill Milliken gives Inside CIS a sneak peek.Photo by Ainsley Adao

on what I’ve been through and what I’ve learned. I thought it might be useful to share this with others and maybe help them make sense of their journeys, too.

Inside CIS: Who should read it?

Milliken: Several groups. First, the Communities In Schools network (and other youth workers) can relate to the experiences with underserved young people; members of the faith community can understand the challenges I faced in reconciling certain spiritual principles in my life; the learning-challenged community can appreciate the struggle to address my own learning differences; and advocates for social justice will trace many of the social movements that emerged during and after the 1960s, right up to the present.

Inside CIS spoke with Communities In Schools Founder and Vice Chairman Bill Milliken about his new book.

Inside CIS: From the Rearview Mirror sounds like a memoir. Is this the story of your life?

Milliken: Yes and no. I do share some personal things about my own challenges growing up, but it’s really the backdrop to The Last Dropout, my book about Communities In Schools. This isn’t just about the events in my life; it’s also about the lessons I learned and how they have contributed to the Communities In Schools movement.

Inside CIS: Why did you decide to write this book?

Milliken: When I celebrated my 70th birthday and 50th anniversary of youth advocacy work, I spent time reflecting

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Building the PipelineBoard Member Profile

“Always Expect Great Things” is the line that appears at the end of Ava Youngblood’s emails. It is quickly evident this phrase not only captures her optimism, but is her guiding philosophy and driving force as an executive recruiter and nonprofit champion. It’s also clear that while Youngblood expects great things, it’s in large part because she is willing to put in the work needed to make them happen.

A Chicago native, Youngblood’s involvement with Communities In Schools spans a decade, as a board member of Communities In Schools of Chicago, and, since January, a member of the Communities In Schools national board of directors. When introduced to Communities In Schools of Chicago, Youngblood found that the mission spoke to her passion for education. “I attended Chicago Public Schools and went on to earn my degree in chemical engineering from Northwestern University and my MBA from University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. I know that Chicago Public Schools can prepare you for life. It’s why my children went to Chicago Public Schools as well.”

Youngblood acknowledges that there have been changes in the schools over the years. “What I remember most from my education are the teachers. I was excited about math and science, and received special attention from the teachers who cared about me succeeding. We had all the services that students need, like counselors and nurses. And we even had

classes like music and gym. I didn’t realize their importance at the time, but that’s what’s missing in so many schools today. It does take a village — a community — for a child to succeed, and that’s where Communities In Schools of Chicago comes in.”

When asked what she finds most rewarding about her involvement with Communities In Schools of Chicago, Youngblood says it’s seeing the growth and increased effectiveness of the work. “When a principal changes schools and insists that Communities In Schools of Chicago partners with his or her new school, you know we’re adding value and making a difference.”

It’s seeing these outcomes, and the growth of Communities In Schools of Chicago’s work, that spurred Youngblood’s interest in becoming a national leader. “[President] Dan Cardinali and [Board Chairman] Elaine Wynn came to Chicago several years ago and I found their passion to be infectious. Then I attended a dinner and heard from Communities In Schools alumni from around the country, and recognized that I could play a role in both the Chicago work and the national work.” Youngblood laughs when she says, “I’m busy; I don’t need to look for more things to do. But when it’s about helping kids succeed in school, then I’m all in.”

In addition to the strong personal ties, there also exists a strong link to Communities In Schools through her professional life as

AT&T Documentary Highlights Communities In SchoolsCommunities In Schools was recently the subject of the documentary “Inspired,” produced by AT&T U-Verse. The half-hour production focused on the work that both Communities In Schools and the Boys and Girls Clubs of America do to help students get the resources they need to graduate high school and attain a post-secondary education.

In particular, “Inspired” featured the work of Jean Rebecca, a site coordinator at North Charleston High School in Charleston, S.C. Since 2010, Rebecca has been a constant, positive presence in the lives of the students and is described by staff in the film as a “superhero.” Also prominently featured in “Inspired” is Communities In Schools Founder and Vice Chairman Bill Milliken, who talks about the history and goals of the organization.

Communities In Schools is the recipient of an AT&T grant, which enables affiliates to hire amazing site coordinators like Jean Rebecca.

“Inspired” can be viewed at http://bit.ly/Lpx4dy

founder and CEO of Youngblood Executive Search, which she formed 10 years ago. “The key to our future is that inclusive diversity drives innovation. Without a diverse pipeline leading to the executive suite, we’re not going to have senior leadership in corporate America that’s representative of our country.”

“If we’re not preparing today’s students, if we’re not keeping them in school, helping them finish high school and go on to college, then we’re not preparing them to lead and innovate. We can help our country’s children be successful and build that pipeline. We can make a difference.”

With enthusiasm and passion, Youngblood declares, “I want today’s Chicago Public Schools students to be the executives I am helping to place in 20 years. That’s my goal.”

It’s clear that Ava Youngblood expects great things for many years to come.

Jean Rebecca, an AT&T site coordinator, with students at North Charleston, S.C., High School.Photo Courtesy of AT&T

National Board Member Ava YoungbloodPhoto by Victor Powell

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Representative Larry Kissell, (D‑N.C.), speaks with students at Carver Middle School.Photo by Andy Cagle, Public Information Office, Scotland County Schools

Students Emmilie Vann, left, and Brittney Etheredge, with some of the donated jeans they collected for Communities In Schools of South Central Texas.Photo by K. Jessie Slaten

Oshay Columbus holds her award, surrounded by Adrian Malone, Jonathan Babineaux and Patty Pflum, Executive Director, Communities In Schools of Atlanta.Photo by Ben Kornegay, ProgressiveImagesPhotos.com

Communities In Schools of Houston was recently ranked by Charity Navigator as one of the Top 10 Charities in America. Ten years ago, when Charity Navigator was first launched, Communities In Schools of Houston was among the first 1,100 charities evaluated. At that time, it was one of the most highly ranked. Over the years, the affiliate has achieved a 4-star rating six times, including the last two consecutive years. Currently, Communities In Schools of Houston has an excellent 4-star in Financial Health as well as in Accountability and Transparency, and has an overall 4-star rating.

Communities In Schools of Atlanta honored one of its students, Oshay Columbus, a senior at Therrell High School’s School of Law in Atlanta, with the Jonathan Babineaux Award for improved attendance. The award, named after the Atlanta Falcons football player, honors one student each year who has overcome struggles with attendance. Oshay received her award from Babineaux on May 2 at the affiliate’s annual Choose Success Awards luncheon, where students are recognized for making major improvements in behavior, academics and attendance, and for giving back through service.

Communities In Schools of South Central Texas recently received a donation of more than 600 pairs of jeans thanks to two generous and entrepreneurial girls. Memorial Elementary School students Brittney Etheredge and Emmilie Vann came up with the idea of “Jeans for Teens” in the winter of 2011 when they were in the fourth grade. Since then, with the help of their school principal, a local radio station and the New Braunfels community, they’ve collected 605 pairs of jeans, exceeding their original goal of 500. Most of the jeans were collected over the course of three Saturdays in their school’s parking lot but some were shipped in from as far as Indiana. Communities In Schools of South Central Texas then distributed the jeans to children throughout the area.

In late March, Communities In Schools of Rowan County, N.C., enlisted help from the Salisbury Lions Club to sponsor a traveling eye-care clinic — the Vision Van — that would check the vision of more than 400 students at North and South Rowan High Schools. Executive Director

Spotlight on SuccessNews Briefs from the Network

Vicky Slusser contacted the Salisbury Lions Club for help with the screenings after site coordinators at both high schools expressed a need to get their students’ vision checked. Better vision means being able to read clearly, and that leads to more student success. The partnership among Communities In Schools of Rowan County, the Salisbury Lions Club and Sight for Students will provide glasses for students who require them.Communities In Schools of Chicago treated students at Sawyer Elementary School on the city’s Southwest side to an assembly with local motivational and educational speaker Lloyd Bacharach. Bacharach, a former Paralympian, used his story to inspire students to believe in themselves. He spoke with sixth- through eighth-grade students in April about the importance of never letting disabilities get in the way of reaching their goals. Bacharach has already delivered his message at 21 Communities In Schools of Chicago school sites and reached nearly 4,000 students.

In March, Communities In Schools of Scotland County, N.C., students received a visit from U.S. Representative Larry Kissell and a lesson in civics. Rep. Kissell stopped by Carver Middle School where he spoke with 35 students served by Communities In Schools. In addition to advising students to explore a variety of professions, he also gave them a description of what he does as a member of Congress. Executive Director Katie Clark organized the visit to introduce students to a number of career possibilities.

Under its philanthropic arm GIVE Education, Procter & Gamble (P&G) will once again partner with Communities In Schools to solve the nation’s dropout crisis and help thousands of students achieve in school. The initiative allows for two ways to support Communities In Schools. The first, a rebate program, begins on Sunday, August 12. With every purchase of $25 worth of P&G products, shoppers will receive a $5 rebate, and P&G also will donate $5 to Communities In Schools. Second is the P&G brandSAVER® coupon booklet available Sunday, August 26, as an insert in newspapers across the country. Simply clip the coupons, shop for P&G products and support Communities In Schools. For every GIVE Education brandSAVER® coupon redeemed, P&G will donate two cents to Communities In Schools. Consumers will get the reward of saving money and feel good about being directly involved in helping children in need get off to a healthy

Five Communities In Schools local affiliates were accredited in April and May under the Total Quality System (TQS). Communities In Schools launched TQS in 2008, with the goal of promoting uniform quality and improved outcomes for students being served by the organization. TQS establishes a common set of operational and business standards adopted by the Communities In Schools national office. These standards, based on nonprofit best practices, define what it means

start, receive access to education and build skills for life.

The campaign kicked off in May on the P&G myGIVE Facebook page. For every “Like,” P&G will donate $1 (up to $10,000)to Communities In Schools. Consumers can spread the word about GIVE Education, encourage friends and family to learn more about the dropout crisis, and inspire others to get involved. The link to the Facebook page is: www.facebook.com/pgmygive

The P&G donation to Communities In Schools will help deliver human, financial and community resources to students and their families, including tutoring, mentoring, individual or family counseling, health services, food bank access, college visits and more.

Newspapers carrying the GIVE Education brandSAVER® can be found at the following website: http://www.pgeveryday.com/pgeds/brandsaver-coupons.jsp

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EditorMaureen Salamat

Managing EditorTracey Savell Reavis

ContributorsChris FlynnBriana KerenskySally DeLucaCindy NixonTim PlantErica Rafferty

Inside CIS is published quarterly by Communities In Schools, Inc.,2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 801Arlington VA 22202.

© 2012 Communities In Schools, Inc.All rights reserved.

Newsletter designed by Ainsley Adao.

ATTENTION LOCAL AFFILIATES!Help us tell your story to a national audience. Send story submissions to salamatm@cisnet.org or reavist@cisnet.org. Please include “Inside CIS Story” in subject line.

Accreditation UpdateCommunities In Schools Local Affiliates Meet Quality Standards to Improve Student Outcomes

Clip, Save and Support Communities In SchoolsNew P&G brandSAVER® Coupon Booklet Coming in August

to be a successful Communities In Schools affiliate and/or state office serving students.

These organizations join the 65 other Communities In Schools affiliates who have been reviewed and received their accreditation. There are 14 state offices and nearly 200 local affiliates in the Communities In Schools network in 24 states and the District of Columbia.

Congratulations to the board of directors, executive leadership and staff of the following most recently accredited affiliates:

Communities In Schools of Galveston County (Texas)Communities In Schools of South Central TexasCommunities In Schools of Lee County (N.C.)Communities In Schools of Northeast Florida Communities In Schools of Milledgeville/Baldwin County (Ga.)

The P&G brandSAVER® coupon booklet helps you save money and support Communities In Schools at the same time.Photo by Tosca Radigonda/AP Images for P&G

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