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Our office will be closed from Monday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1st. We’re taking a break but we’ll start blogging again in January. Wondering what to do ‘til we get back?...
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Today’s post comes from James Hissong, a former teacher within the Kalamazoo Public Schools. James is our Quality & Evaluation Coordinator. He works within the downtown office and out at...
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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...
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If you know Coco, you’ll get a chuckle out of this Top 10 list that Pam Kingery wrote and read recently at Coco Cook’s retirement party. If you don’t know...
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...
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Last week, our CIS students—along with students who benefit from nearly 8,000 afterschool programs—called attention to the importance of out-of-school structured activities as part of a nation-wide advocacy event called,...
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...
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...
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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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,...
