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DCist: A New Report Shows How Drastically The Pandemic Affected Learning In D.C.

Posted on November 17, 2021August 16, 2022 by admin

Elementary and middle school students in D.C. showed academic progress last school year despite remote learning — but growth rates were still far lower than before the pandemic, according to a study released Tuesday.

The analysis, which compared scores on math and reading assessments for students in spring 2021 with scores from spring 2019, found significant drops in performance among some of the city’s young learners. Black and Latino children and students from low-income families experienced the steepest drops, according to the research from EmpowerK12, a nonprofit that analyzes education data.

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Experiences of a Site Coordinator – J.O. Wilson Elementary School

Posted on November 1, 2020November 5, 2020 by admin

It was snowing as we made our way over to J.O. Wilson Elementary School in Washington, DC’s Ward 6. Coming off of a DCPS two-hour delay, a frantic energy was in the air as we dodged students and staff on our way to the office of CIS Site Coordinator LaTroy Bailey.

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Experienced CEO Assumes Leadership of DC Education Nonprofit

Posted on July 8, 2020 by admin

Washington, DC — Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CISNCAP) announced that Dr. Rustin M. Lewis will replace Ms. Ellen London as Executive Director. Ms. London announced in December 2019 that she would leave the organization after leading it for seven years. CISNCAP identifies and removes barriers that prevent nearly 6,000 DC Public School students from being in school and ready to learn. Dr. Lewis will lead the organization’s efforts to build partnerships with corporate, philanthropic, and community-based organizations to bring resources to students in DC Public Schools.
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Executive Director Search Begins

Posted on January 4, 2020 by admin

Ellen London to Leave After 7 Years as Executive Director of Communities in Schools of the Nation’s Capital, Board Announces Executive Search

December 19, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Ellen London announced she will be leaving Communities in Schools of the Nation’s Capital (CISNCAP) after serving as its Executive Director since 2013. She will continue with CISNCAP through June 2020 to ensure a smooth and successful transition to her successor.

Under Ms. London’s leadership, CISNCAP grew and deepened the services that the organization provides to DC students and their families, while tripling the number of students served by partnering with more DC Public Schools.

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Meet a Site Coordinator: Burrville Elementary School

Posted on June 26, 2019 by admin

Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital recently expanded to Burrville Elementary School in Ward 7! Site coordinator Asyja Smith will work with the students, families, and staff of Burrville to ensure students have everything they need to succeed inside and outside of school.

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Partner Highlight: Georgetown Black Law Students Association

Posted on April 9, 2019 by admin

During the month of February, the Black Law Students Association at Georgetown University held a book drive for Sousa Middle School. Thanks to generosity of all of those who participated in the drive, over 100 books were delivered to Sousa!

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Partner Highlight: Jazz at Lincoln Center

Posted on April 9, 2019 by admin

We are so grateful for the collaborative work done with New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center that enabled five of our schools to participate in their Let Freedom Swing Jazz Series, which focused on jazz and African American History.

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Partner Highlight: Nike at Ivy City

Posted on April 9, 2019 by admin

Because of partners like the team at Nike at Ivy City, we are able to surround students with a community of support. Nike at Ivy City has been partners with CIS of the Nation’s Capital for almost two years. They have participated in some of our in-kind drives and volunteered at various school events. We love their team spirit and their willingness to serve the community around them. Thank you Nike at Ivy City for being one of our valued partners!

Partner Highlight: Connected Psychology

Posted on April 9, 2019 by admin

We work daily in schools to help students become resilient and successful. One of our most important partners in this work is Connected Psychology, and we are so fortunate to work with these talented professionals at seven of our DCPS schools.

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CIS and K-12 Coders Bring Entrepreneurship into the Classroom

Posted on March 14, 2019 by admin

If you walked into Eastern High School this winter you might have encountered students engaged in a different kind of learning. As part of a new program brought into Eastern by Communities In Schools of the Nation’s Capital, students spent two months in a crash course designed to teach tangible skills ranging from computer programming to t-shirt design.

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