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Don’t Quote Me
September 23, 2014
Category: General InfoPartnerships
As I sit down to write this post, I’ve just returned from being part of the orientation for our new interns. All twelve of them! It’s a CIS bi-annual ritual...
Blog Tag: CIS
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Eleven Tips To Beat The Summer Slide
June 24, 2014
Finally. Summer is here. But taking a “break” from learning during the summer months is hazardous to a student’s education. According to the National Summer Learning Association more than half...
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Edwards Garment Has Kids Covered
June 17, 2014
Category: Partnerships
A CIS supporter since 2004, Edwards Garment is a business rich in Kalamazoo history, having been a part of the community since 1867 when the Rosebaum family began producing pants for...
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One Fabulous CIS Cheerleader
June 3, 2014
Category: ChampsPartnerships
Today, we highlight the work of KPS Principal Carol Steiner. She was recently honored at the seventh annual Champ celebration. Retired Judge and CIS Board President, Carolyn H. Williams presented the award. CIS...
Barbara Witzak: A Blue Ribbon Woman
May 27, 2014
Category: ChampsPartnerships
Over the next few months we will be introducing you to our nine award winners honored at our recent annual Champ Celebration. You won’t want to miss these special installments to our...
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The Madness Of The March To Graduation
March 25, 2014
Category: The CIS Model
In my house, “March Madness” means the excitement of the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments. It’s great to see KPS grads Devin Oliver (University of Dayton) and Von Washington, III...
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Melissa Holman: A World Changer
March 18, 2014
Category: Guest Bloggers
Compassionate, smart, creative and so much more, Melissa Holman is part of what makes Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo a great organization. In her role as the CIS After School...
Knock, Knock
March 4, 2014
Category: General Info
This has been a tough winter. And it’s not over. With all this snow falling, ice damming, roof leaking, pipe bursting weather, my humor has taken a hit. What about...
What is Your Story?
February 25, 2014
Category: Guest Bloggers
When somebody asks you what your story is, what do you tell them? Where do you start? When we tell our stories, according to writer Scott Russell Sanders, we usually...
What Are You Reading?
February 18, 2014
Category: General Info
In anticipation of National Reading Month, we’re posting a series of emails that have recently flown between CIS staff. We did this last year and once again, it’s been fun...