For 27 years, Communities In Schools of North Texas has been committed to our mission to empower North Texas students to stay in school and achieve in life. Since our formation in 1993, CISNT has been a consistent source of support for North Texas students and their families. Over the past five years, CISNT has […]
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Northwest High School Student of the Year
As we go back to school this year, we are faced with the reality of not going back to normal. However, students proved just how resilient they are when schools shifted to remote learning this past spring and Communities In Schools of North Texas staff are prepared to meet students where they are and help […]
Read moreIn Schools to Build Relationships
When Desmond was first referred to the Communities In Schools of North Texas program in 2nd grade, he had poor classroom conduct and struggled to control his anger. Desmond received frequent discipline referrals for his behavior and had to spend a lot of time out of class. Each time Desmond got into trouble, his mother […]
Read moreMental Health Awareness Month: Supporting Student Mental Health During COVID-19
May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM), and in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, mental health awareness is a topic that could not be more relevant. One of the foundations of the CISNT mission is the belief that every child deserves a safe and stable place to learn and grow. For many children, that safe and […]
Read moreCISNT Student Overcomes Barriers with Support of Site Coordinator
Paul is a fifth grade student at Mill Street Elementary in Lewisville ISD. Paul had been working hard all school year, and he was on track for success! Then the pandemic hit, and school campuses closed down, with many campuses transitioning to online learning. Virtual learning presented new barriers for Paul. All the effort and […]
Read moreStudents Take Promising Steps During Virtual Learning
*Some names of clients changed for privacy and protection As Texas schools have halted in-person courses for the remainder of the school year, online learning has become a new norm for students across all grade levels. While virtual courses have definitely taken some “getting used to”, CISNT has observed many students tackling online schooling with […]
Read moreAddressing Food Insecurity During COVID-19
Since the widespread COVID-19 pandemic response began in March, school has changed for many students across grade levels and districts. CISNT has witnessed first-hand the incredible adaptability of students, their families and faculty during this challenging time, and many of our students have had great success in their virtual learning as they finish the school […]
Read moreRelationships Continue to Thrive as Mentoring Goes Virtual
Supervising mentoring interactions quickly became a bright spot in my telework this month! From heartfelt email exchanges to phone and video calls, I got to see the mentor-mentee relationship up close in a way that I typically don’t from across the library or my office. During these calls, students start out a little bit hesitant… […]
Read moreHow CISNT Does Soccer Club Virtually
Sometimes the best part of school is the clubs and extracurricular activities. The time students get to spend together, whether it be playing a sport or building a robot, are times they cherish. At Communities In Schools of North Texas (CISNT), providing these enrichment opportunities is a core component of our support, keeping students in […]
Read moreKing Foundation Provides $25,000 Grant to CISNT to Support Services to Homeless Students
Did you know that CISNT provides case management support to more than 250 students who are homeless every year? Studies show that without adequate support, homeless students in Texas are more likely to receive in school and out of school suspensions and 10 times more likely than housed students to drop out of school, (Texas […]
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