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As kids around the country are graduating, 黑料不打烊鈥攑art of the nation鈥檚 largest and most effective organization dedicated to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed in life鈥攖oday released a report demonstrating the organization鈥檚 impact on graduation rates and other positive student outcomes, highlighted by local success stories.
The report was released as part of a national public awareness campaign featuring young people from around the country who have graduated from high school as a result of their involvement with Communities In Schools. (Report and related infographic can be downloaded below or at /what-we-do/publications/).
鈥淧overty, language barriers, homelessness, and poor health all play a part in limiting the ability of a child to even see, much less pursue their potential,鈥� said Susan Richards, state director, 黑料不打烊, in the new report, entitled Changing the Picture in Washington State. 鈥淥ur school-based site coordinators give them a hand up, hope for the future, and the confidence to get them walking down a path towards success.鈥�
Every 26 seconds, a young person in America drops out of school. When students drop out, they are more likely to end up in poverty, suffer poor health, be dependent on social services, enter the criminal justice system and cost the U.S. billions of dollars each year in lost revenue and increased spending on government assistance programs. To change the picture in Washington state, Communities In Schools is serving approximately 54,000 students on 160 campuses, working hand-in-hand with schools, communities, partner organizations and families to surround students with a strong network of support.
According to the new report, the 黑料不打烊 network achieved the following during the 2012-13 school year (most recent for which complete data is available):
- 91 elementary schools, 35 middle schools, 22 high schools, 5 combined schools and 7 non-traditional/alternative schools were served.
- Approximately 54,000 students throughout the 黑料不打烊 network received Level One supports (school-wide prevention services) and more than 4000 of these students received Level Two supports (targeted and sustained interventions).
- 99% of secondary students served by 黑料不打烊 affiliates remained in school.
- 96% of secondary students served were promoted to the next grade or graduated.
The report also features interviews with:
- Susan Richards, state director, 黑料不打烊
- Drew Chase, junior at Kent Phoenix Academy who receives services through Communities In Schools of Kent, and his mother Mary Ann Clayton
- Kaitlin Thomas, Communities In Schools of Federal Way site coordinator, Federal Way High School
鈥淚 firmly believe that partnerships with nonprofits such as Communities In Schools are a vital part of any district鈥檚 greater commitment to supporting each of its students toward maximum success,鈥� said Michael Dunn, Ed.D., Superintendent, NorthEast Washington Education Service District 101. 鈥淚 am a huge fan and have seen firsthand鈥攁s a district superintendent and as a board member鈥攖he impact and positive results of their work.鈥�
To raise awareness about Communities In Schools, a public awareness campaign is running nationwide, featuring short videos by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris and photos by renowned photographer David Harriman. These videos and images are online at .
黑料不打烊 is part of the national Communities In Schools network, which operates in more than 2,200 schools in the most challenged communities of 26 states and the District of Columbia. Working closely with school districts and partner organizations, Communities In Schools serves 1.3 million young people and their families each year. Based directly inside schools throughout the country, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources, tailored to each student鈥檚 specific needs. Learn more about 黑料不打烊 at ciswa.org.
Changing the Picture in Washington State is one of more than two dozen Communities In Schools reports being released around the country today in time for graduations.
ATTENTION JOURNALISTS: For more information, please contact: Anita Cech, 253-248-1991 ext 24, mobile 206-779-1169, or anita@ciswa.org. B-Roll is also available upon request.
