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As parents, we all want our children to succeed in life. One of the most crucial factors in their success is their education. Creating a positive learning environment for your child is one of the best ways to ensure that they excel academically and personally. In this article, we will discuss the importance of creating…

As a parent, you want your child to succeed academically, and you understand the importance of a good education. However, did you know that parental involvement is a key factor in your child’s academic success? In this blog post, we’ll explore why parental involvement is crucial for your child’s academic success, and we’ll discuss some…

As parents, we all want our kids to be happy, healthy, and successful. One way to help achieve this goal is to get them involved in extracurricular activities and games. These programs can provide a wealth of benefits, from boosting physical fitness and mental well-being to developing social skills and improving academic performance. Plus, they’re…

CISJax’s literacy programs offer personalized and focused literacy tutoring through intensive one-on-one and small-group sessions. This program is designed to help improve the overall literacy level among our community members. Our goal is to support students of all ages in developing their reading, writing, and comprehension skills in order to gain confidence and enhance their…

The goal of every parent is to provide the best possible life for their children, and a large part of success in life relies on getting a solid foundation through education. If your child has shown that they excel in certain areas, or seem to be more advanced than their peers, they may require a…

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…