CISPA in the News

In this op-ed, Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania’s President and State Director, Jessica Knapp, explains why supporting students’ mental health is crucial for their success in school.

Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary at Asiago’s Tuscan Italian restaurant, recognizing its growth since 1994 and recent successes in the southwest region.

Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania's President and State Director, Jessica Knapp, emphasizes the need to better support students in overcoming challenges and earning their high school diploma.

In this ABC27 Back to School Evening Special, Angelica DeSantiago (Director of Central PA Programs) and Leyna Rozon (Director of Innovation & Learning) share CISPA's mission, programming, and our role in local schools.

Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania (CISPA), has been awarded a substantial amount of money in Scaling for Success funding for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania is addressing the impact of rising living costs on students' access to basic needs in Central PA schools. By offering support like food and clothing assistance, they aim to alleviate barriers to education and ensure students can thrive in the classroom.

Our Vice President, Lyndsey Sturkey, had a fantastic discussion with Scott LaMar on The Spark, highlighting the wraparound services that CISPA offers to Pennsylvania students.

Our President and State Director penned a powerful op-ed shedding light on the urgent need for wraparound services to support low-income students in Pennsylvania.

We are thrilled to share an amazing article that TheBurg published about CISPA's impact on Dauphin County schools. The piece beautifully captures the dedication of our fantastic team and the transformative power of community support.

Learn about the Pride Pantry, a snack program helping to fight food insecurity in the Greater Johnstown School District.

You know the saying - “it takes a village to raise a child.” Read this incredible op-ed, penned by Community School Director Aaron Marshall, and published in the Tribune-Democrat.

Meteorologist Ed Russo visited our community school at Burrowes Elementary School to talk meteorology with students!

CISPA leadership and CIS National staff toured CISPA sites in the Greater Johnstown School District.

Read more about our partnership with the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and our innovative Cultural Navigation program at Fulton Elementary School in Lancaster!

CISPA is expanding! Check out this article to learn about our expansion in Lebanon County.

We caught up with CBS21 news to talk about how we are preparing to welcome students back to school and combat learning loss in Susquehanna Township.

Our Senior Director of Programs, Lyndsey Sturkey, joined WITF Smart Talk to discuss learning loss and the beginning of a new school year.

Our Executive Director, Jessica Knapp, wrote this compelling op-ed for PennLive about the impact of COVID-19 on our students. Check it out!

ABC27 checked in with us to see how we are helping students succeed - even during these tough times.

The pandemic has been hard on students - particularly on those who are from Lancaster’s refugee and immigrant communities. Check out this great piece about our partnership with the IU13 and how we are collaborating to make sure all students succeed!

We spoke with CBS21 about how we are helping students transition back into in-person learning. Whether we are in school or virtual, our team is #Allinforkids every day!