Hall of Honor Unveiled at CIS School Partner, Taylor ElementaryVisit a Chicago Public Schools building, and you’ll often experience how creativity and history meld into inspiration for the students who…Nov 11Nov 11
Summer Institute Helps Community Partners Respond to School NeedsIn just a few short days, school is back in session for Chicago’s public-school students, but the school leaders, teachers, and community…Aug 21Aug 21
Supporting Girls with Their Mental HealthIt’s no secret that youth mental health is in a state of crisis. The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory in 2021, writing “the…Jun 27Jun 27
Art Making Helps Students Develop a Growth MindsetFeeling a sense of belonging at school isn’t just important for a young person’s academic success. It’s tied to a host of other positive…Jun 4Jun 4
Baseball Card Donation Complements White Sox Program at CPS SchoolBackpacks. Pencils. Toothpaste. Deodorant.May 17May 17
Chicago Students Make Strong Progress with Learning Recovery; Will Need Continued SupportIn the earliest stages of Covid, the data on learning loss was sobering. In 2022, researchers estimated that public-school students in big…May 13May 13
Supporting Students’ Essential NeedsSince August 31, 2022, more than 36,000 newcomers have arrived in Chicago from the southern border. This influx has required an…Apr 30Apr 30
Mother and Daughter Invested in Community ImpactBy Katie Rankin, Associate Director of Communications, Communities In Schools of ChicagoApr 12Apr 12
Using the Developmental Relationships Framework as a Tool for ManagersBy Shipra Panicker, Senior Director of Intensive Student Supports, Communities In Schools of ChicagoMar 26Mar 26
Ulta Mentoring Program Empowers CIS Girls GroupBy Katie Rankin, Associate Director of Communications, Communities In Schools of ChicagoMar 13Mar 13