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As Black History Month drew to a close and Women's History Month began, the site coordinator for Communities in School at HD Woodson High School, Vickie Freeman, organized the Sister-Sister Vibes: Women Empowerment Brunch. The brunch was designed to introduce Black female students to the critical Divine Nine organizations, a group of nine historically African American fraternities and sororitie...

CISNCAP Site Coordinator Jovan Johnson takes a group of students from Stanton Elementary School to see Wakanda Forever.

Principal Pilgrim of Burrville Elementary School addresses the opening session of the Communities In Schools Leadership Town Hall.

CIS Site Coordinator Monique Baker describes how one student overcame involvement with the legal system and found himself accepted by every college that he applied to.

Meet Asha, a student at Eastern Senior High School and an aspiring veterinarian and entrepreneur! We spoke with Asha about her career goals and how CIS supports her in in following her dreams. Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital is in Washington, DC schools to help students succeed. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and...

We asked Niya what she wants to do after high school and what programs CIS has brought into schools to help her succeed. Communities In Schools of the Nation's Capital is in Washington, DC schools to help students succeed. Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and succeed in life. For more information on Communities In Schools of the ...

A barrier to upward mobility for many students is facing the uncertainty the future holds. Once they leave the structure of high school, they are left asking "So What Now?" Communities in Schools of the Nation's Capital traces the career paths of local DC professionals to expose students to the variety of paths people take on their way to success. For this episode, we spoke with David Lazere, E...

Brookland Middle School's Literacy Night featured a stunning Djembe drum performance and history lesson led by Brookland students, alongside CIS Site Coordinator Dakari Taylor-Watson.

We met up with CIS Site Coordinator Dakari Taylor-Watson at Brookland Middle School. Armed with a Masters in Public Health and a passion for education, Dakari embodies the inter-sectional approach that characterizes CIS's work.