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Have you considered volunteering to help those in need? Volunteer work is a wonderful way to make a positive contribution to your community. However, did you know that volunteering can actually have a positive impact on yourself as well? That’s right. Being a volunteer does a lot more than just giving you the warm fuzzies…

Read: Keep kids’ minds active to combat summer learning loss, Ponte Vedra Recorder, June 29, 2017

According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, about one in five high school students drops out before graduation. Although the percentage of dropouts has been declining over the past three decades, the number of students who forego getting a high school diploma is still too high. Communities In School of Jacksonville is dedicated to helping…

  READ: One of Us: Leon Baxton helps kids who, like he did, are growing up in poverty June 5, 2017 The Florida Times-Union  

How many times have you heard students complain that they don’t see any value in what they are learning in school or that they will never use the skills their teacher is forcing on them?   Modern education is suffering from a severe lack of student engagement and a widespread apathy among even younger learners…

After-school programs are a key ingredient to a healthy and vibrant community. Children are the leaders of the future, so it’s critical to invest in their physical and emotional health and well-being. After-school programs offer a wide variety of benefits and life lessons to participating students. Children will have a safe place to go after…

WATCH: Ribault High basketball star overcomes obstacles to graduate May 25, 2017 WJXT News 4 Jax

While the value of a quality education is indisputable, not all learning takes place in a traditional classroom in teacher-led lessons. Today’s students need to explore and express themselves through hands-on learning and creative demonstration. In addition to traditional academics, programs like theater help develop the whole child. Here are a few skills students can…

What is Service Learning? According to the National Dropout Prevention Center/Network, “Service-learning is a teaching and learning method that connects meaningful community service experiences with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility.” Service learning connects students with the real world, and its implications are greatly beneficial to youth. Students who are exposed to real-life circumstances…

Communities In Schools of Jacksonville helping students stay on track, April 11, 2017 Action News Jax