Summer is almost here, and North Texas schools are in the final stretch of this one-of-a-kind school year. It was a challenging and unusual year, but our students, staff, volunteers, and educators went above and beyond to end the 2020-2021 school year on a strong note! To recognize their achievements, CISNT ended the month of […]
Read moreCISNT Establishes Partnership with AAA Texas
Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) is pleased to announce a new partnership with AAA Texas. The partnership between CISNT and AAA is one based on the shared values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the common goal of empowering students to realize their full potential and grow without barriers. AAA places a powerful […]
Read moreMichelle Opens Up and Grows with Support
At the beginning of her senior year at Lewisville High School, Michelle was shy, and hesitant to share much about herself with others. Michelle’s parents had separated a few years prior, and the separation had divided the family and changed Michelle’s life drastically. Michelle and her sister began living apart, and her father became her […]
Read moreDrake Builds Self-Confidence and Finds His Place on Campus
Nellie Apodaca, CIS Site Coordinator at Central Elementary School, first met Drake when he was in second grade. Drake and his family had just moved to Texas from another country, and Drake was having a very hard time adjusting. Leaving his friends and other family members behind was difficult, and the educational setting at Central […]
Read moreJada’s Resiliency Shines Through
**Student’s name has been changed for privacy. For all students, the new school year in 2020 brought its own set of challenges with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic causing an unprecedented shift in the education landscape. However, one CISNT 1st grade student, Jada, experienced the additional hardships of transitioning to a new state and […]
Read moreCISNT Partners with Christ Child Society of Dallas-Fort Worth for Inaugural Literacy Event, “Books in Bloom”
This year, a majority of families did not have plans to travel during spring break, and parents struggled to keep their kids entertained. To keep students engaged in learning during this time, CISNT provided stimulating activities that students could partake in while having a fun and positive break. CIS Site Coordinators and AmeriCorps Members at […]
Read moreCherokee Takes Charge of Her Education
Growing up in a large family, things were not always easy for Cherokee at home or at school. Cherokee cares deeply about her family and often prioritized responsibilities at home over schoolwork and school attendance. Because of this, she had poor relationships with school staff and was behind in her academics. Few in her family […]
Read moreCISNT and Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce Organize Drive-Through Resource Fair Serving More Than 2,000 Lewisville Area Residents
On March 27, the Lewisville Area Chamber of Commerce and Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT) held a contact free, drive-through resource fair, benefitting more than 2,000 individuals from 450+ families. The recent winter storms, on top of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, have posed numerous challenges for families in North Texas over the […]
Read moreSite Coordinator Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on Campus
Every day, staff and students of all backgrounds come together in the critical educational setting that is our public school system. Recognizing the importance of diversity in our schools, CISNT works to promote equitable and inclusive learning environments in which people of all races, origins, and socioeconomic backgrounds can thrive. At Bridgeport Middle School, Site […]
Read moreCISNT Site Coordinators Jump Into Action Following February Winter Storms
The month of February flew by, but it certainly did not leave quietly. During the week of February 15th, a series of intense winter storms and extreme low temperatures left many Texans without power, heat, and running water, with road conditions and overwhelmed services worsening these issues. From the first signs of cold temperatures to […]
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