1 day agoCollaborating to Deepen Student Experiences and ImpactBy Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist, Communities In Schools of Chicago Relationships are at the heart of Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago. They are integral to CIS’ work with students, with families, with teachers and administrators, and with community organizations in our partner network. The relationships CIS’ team forms are…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
4 days agoCelebrate the First Graduating Class of Covid — and the Role Public Schools Played in Getting Them Through the PandemicBy B.E. St. John, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Communities In Schools of Chicago Starting this week, Chicago’s high school seniors will turn the tassels on their mortarboards and become official graduates. In any year, graduating from high school is cause for celebration. …Education4 min readEducation4 min read
May 18Freshman Student SupportA critical component in helping young people reach graduation — By Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist, Communities In Schools of Chicago Brian Broccolo visits five high schools each week, a different one each day. He experiences student life across the city — the North Side, the West Side, and the Southwest Side. Although each school community and student population is unique…Students3 min readStudents3 min read
Apr 12CIS Book Groups Inspire More Than Just a Love of ReadingBy Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist, Communities In Schools of Chicago Reading. It’s one of the essential building blocks to learning. Strong reading skills and comprehension translate to better test scores and higher graduation rates, but the benefits of reading don’t stop at school success. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Apr 6Community Organizations Discuss Avoiding and Responding to Microaggressions at CIS TrainingBy B. E. St. John, Chief Innovation and Communications Officer, Communities In Schools of Chicago Communities In Schools of Chicago’s network of community partners provides essential support services to tens of thousands of public-school students each year. Our work with partners involves not only linking their resources to schools and…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Mar 31Girl of the MonthEighth-Grader Recognized for Her Accomplishments by CIS Student Supports Manager By Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist, Communities In Schools of Chicago Transferring to a new school wasn’t an easy change for Sophia, an eighth grader on the Far South Side. …Education3 min readEducation3 min read
Mar 15Restorative Practices Help Two Friends Repair a Strained RelationshipAdolescence can be a challenging time for young people. They’re finding their way in the world and learning how to succeed socially and academically, while trying to build long-lasting friendships. Sometimes friendships become strained. …Social Emotional Learning2 min readSocial Emotional Learning2 min read
Dec 28, 2022Blending Art and Technology to Create Powerful Learning Experiences for StudentsBlending and Art and Technology to Create Powerful Learning Experiences for Students By Katie Rankin, CIS of Chicago Communications Specialist and CIS National Brand Ambassador When art and technology come to mind, it feels like a clash of two differing ideals. On the one hand, you have art — something fluid and dynamic, open to interpretation by the artist and the viewer…STEM3 min readSTEM3 min read
Dec 21, 2022Through the Eyes of a New CIS of Chicago School PartnerBy Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist, Communities In Schools of Chicago This school year, Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago expanded its support to more students and school communities. Our team is now serving 200 of Chicago’s public schools — nearly a third of the entire district. With 25 new partners…Education4 min readEducation4 min read
Dec 15, 2022Why Should Community Organizations Partner with CIS of Chicago?By Katie Rankin, Communications Specialist, Communities In Schools of Chicago Communities In Schools (CIS) of Chicago partners with over 200 organizations across the city to connect students and their families directly with community-based resources. Organizations in CIS’ partner network provide a range of services, everything from academic support, the arts…Education3 min readEducation3 min read
