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Everywhere across the country, we see families and children struggling with food inequality and scarcity. Millions of children go to school without proper nutrition, or any food at all, forcing people to push for things like student food programs in Jacksonville, Fl, and many other communities. Here at Communities in Schools in Jacksonville, we believe…

The state of a student’s mental health can go a long way to determining the outcome of their educational journey. Similar to how a healthy athlete’s body can overcome seemingly impossible physical challenges, our minds need the same care and regular training to optimize the process of learning new skills. While this is true for…

The importance of reading as a foundational life skill cannot be overstated. Nearly everything we do in life involves or relates to our ability to communicate with others through speech, reading, and writing. This importance is significantly amplified when dealing with students from difficult family situations and disadvantaged economic backgrounds. These kids face even more…

Part of growing up is experiencing the many challenges life throws our way, so that once we reach adulthood, we’ve established some kind of mental toughness barrier that allows us to push through common roadblocks we will encounter in life. Kids from disadvantaged backgrounds especially need teachers and counselors trained in providing help for students…

Here at Communities In Schools of Jacksonville, we work closely with students in the community that face a range of different challenges. From hunger to homelessness and a long list of other obstacles that students have to overcome, we work with students both inside and outside the classroom to help these students become their best…

Here at Communities in Schools of Jacksonville, we have been working tirelessly for more than thirty years to keep students on track to their graduation. Serving the Duval County Public Schools, we have helped upwards of one hundred and ten thousand students to achieve their goals. Our team works hard to help students overcome the…

Nowadays, there is more focus than ever on mental health for school kids, and rightly so. It’s important that we all look after the mental health of our children just as much as their physical health. How kids handle their emotions, deal with stress, and manage their day-to-day habits and behaviors can have a major…

Communities In Schools of Jacksonville works with students across 40 schools in Duval County and we can’t do that without your support. From monetary donations to volunteering, there are many ways you can support us and be a part of our mission for the 2022-2023 school year. Donations There are two ways someone can donate…

Students today face immense pressure in school, with peers, at home, and online. For those students that may be facing even more difficult circumstances or that have any personal disadvantages in their lives, the problem is exacerbated even further. In many instances, these overwhelming feelings can make staying in school a real challenge for young…

The school year is quickly approaching, and CIS Jax wants to make sure you and your student(s) are prepared for the upcoming school year. Getting back in the swing of things can seem overwhelming so here are some items to consider when planning for August as well as some important tasks to have checked off.