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Students today face immense pressure in school, with peers, at home, and online. For those students that may be facing even more difficult circumstances or that have any personal disadvantages in their lives, the problem is exacerbated even further. In many instances, these overwhelming feelings can make staying in school a real challenge for young…

The school year is quickly approaching, and CIS Jax wants to make sure you and your student(s) are prepared for the upcoming school year. Getting back in the swing of things can seem overwhelming so here are some items to consider when planning for August as well as some important tasks to have checked off.

Attending school can be nerve-racking for any child, especially if the child comes from a more disadvantaged background. Students deal with academic issues as well as personal issues and they also face peer pressure which can trigger anxiety in its most extreme forms. With the right help, however, students can work to overcome these challenges…

No two students learn in the same way and experienced educators quickly learn that every student processes information differently depending on their personality. Some students can learn quickly while others need more time to get to grips with different topics. Many after-school programs consist of endless hours of empty time, which is never ideal. No…

Here at Communities In Schools Jacksonville, we are committed to helping students with fewer opportunities to achieve their goals and have more success moving forward. Through our literacy programs for kids, Duval Reads, we work closely with our students to improve help them to improve this crucial skill. Our team has helped more than eight…

Communities In School of Jacksonville has been working hard to help the students of Jacksonville since 1990. In more than two decades of operation, we have successfully helped more than 110,000 students to overcome a range of challenges ad difficulties in their lives. Many of our students have faced serious issues in their lives such…

Here at Communities In School of Jacksonville, we understand that often times the most difficult times for students are those away from the classroom. When students are in school, they can enjoy a safe environment where they can learn at their own pace. Being in school also allows students to be in a better routine,…

After-school programs in Jacksonville, FL can be hugely beneficial for students that are facing different challenges. One in four children under the age of eighteen lives in poverty and face issues such as racial inequality, hunger, homelessness, and a range of different mental health challenges. However, help for students in Jacksonville, FL is available and…

Bank of America’s Student Leaders program helps connect 225 community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. Partnerships with Communities In Schools of Jacksonville gives these young people a path for success and creates thriving local communities that champion opportunities for the next generation. This reflection was written by our Summer 2017…

As recently as 2009, just 55.8 percent of Duval County students graduated high school. Today, the graduation rate is 72.1 percent, according to the Florida Department of Education. This substantial improvement is largely a result of the work of Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, a nonprofit organization that places educators and other professionals directly in…