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Follow on Google News | Communities In Schools Pennsylvania Announces Continued Improvement Graduation RatesA new report by Communities in Schools shows that more young people from around the country have graduated from high school thanks to the organizations' dropout prevention programs.
By: Communities in Schools of PA “The work we do has changed the lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians, and we look forward to continuing our services and empowering students to stay in school. said Ryan Riley, President of Communities In Schools Pennsylvania, in the new report, entitled Changing the Picture of Education in Pennsylvania. “Our staff has the talent and past success to positively change the future for even more students across the Commonwealth.” Every 26 seconds, a young person in America drops out of school. When students drop out, they are more likely to end up in poverty, suffer poor health, be dependent on social services, enter the criminal justice system and cost the U.S. billions of dollars each year in lost revenue and increased spending on government assistance programs. To change the picture in Pennsylvania, Communities In Schools is serving nearly 39,000 students in 58 schools this year, working hand in hand with districts, communities, partner organizations and families to surround students with a strong network of support. According to the new report, Communities In Schools Pennsylvaniaachieved the following during the 2012-13 school year: 5elementary schools, 12 middle schools and 41high schools were served. Approximately 39,000students were served by Communities In Schools Pennsylvania; 69% percent of seniors receiving targeted and sustained interventions (and for whom data were available) graduated. 75% percent of the students in grades K-11 who received targeted and sustained interventions (and for whom data were available) were promoted to the next grade. “When I look at the state of education today and what it takes to serve the whole child—Communities in Schools is providing the solutions our schools, students and communities need” said C. Russell Mayo, Ed.D., Allentown School District Superintendent. To raise awareness about Communities In Schools, a public awareness campaign is running nationwide, featuring short videos by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Errol Morris and photos by renowned photographer David Harriman. These videos and images are online at communitiesinschools.org (http://www.communitiesinschools.org/ Communities In Schools Pennsylvaniais part of the national Communities In Schools network, which operates in more than 2,200 schools in the most challenged communities of 26 states and the District of Columbia. Working closely with school districts and partner organizations, Communities In Schools serves 1.3 million young people and their families each year. Based directly inside schools throughout the country, Communities In Schools connects students and their families to basic and critical educational and community-based resources, tailored to each student’s specific needs. Learn more about Communities In Schools Pennsylvaniaat www.cis-pa.org. Changing the Picture of Education in Pennsylvaniais one of more than two dozen Communities In Schools reports being released around the country today in time for graduations. # # # ATTENTION JOURNALISTS: End
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