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Cast Your Vote For Kids
November 6, 2012
Category: General Info
Remember to vote today! As Dr. Pierce said, “This may be the most important vote of your lifetime. This is a big choice. Really big. It ranks up there with...
Stories
From the CIS Kalamazoo Blog
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Pop Quiz: Interns
October 15, 2012
Category: Pop Quiz
Welcome back to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular, yet totally unexpected, feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about...
I Have The Scars To Prove It
October 8, 2012
Category: General Info
Today’s guest blogger is Bethany Clay A video has gone viral recently. In it, a LaCrosse anchorwoman shares an email she received from a viewer in which he berates her for...
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What’s Underwear Got To Do With It?
October 1, 2012
Category: General InfoThe CIS Model
I once worked with this guy—let’s call him Ben. First day on the job he showed up in a short sleeve shirt and sandals. Apparently, he didn’t get the memo...
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Million Dollar Machine
September 24, 2012
Category: General InfoGuest Bloggers
The below guest post comes from Emily Kobza, Director of Development for Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo. Two weeks ago I found myself in Chicago at the International Manufacturing & Technology...
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Open Letter To A Father Who Will Never Read This
September 18, 2012
Category: General Info
Dear Father of That Six-Year Old Girl Whose Name I Can’t Remember: Eleven years ago our paths crossed for a few minutes. I’m sure you’ve long forgotten me. I, however,...
Pop Quiz: Emily Kobza
September 10, 2012
Category: Pop Quiz
Welcome to the POP QUIZ! This is a regular (yet totally unexpected) feature where we ask students, parents, staff, our friends, and partners to answer a few questions about what...
Sam, I Failed You.
September 4, 2012
Category: Caring Adult
Let me tell you a story. It’s one I’m not proud of. This summer, I missed the mark. I failed a child. My husband, John, Tom, our son, and I...
About This Blog
August 30, 2012
Category: General Info
This blog is a journey. Here we will share insights, challenges and successes of one communities’ response to confronting the drop out crisis. Ultimately, this blog shines the light on...