CISPA in the News
Click here to view the latest press releases from Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania.
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Central PA Students are Struggling with Basic Needs, Which is Impacting Their Education
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.
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How do Students Overcome Barriers to Learning Like Hunger, Homelessness?
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.
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There’s an Urgent Need for “Wraparound Services” to Support Low-Income Students in Pennsylvania
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.
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Teachers’ Aides: CISPA wraps schools, students in blanket of support
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.
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New Snack Program - Johnstown
Learn about the Pride Pantry, a snack program helping to fight food insecurity in the Greater Johnstown School District.
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It Takes a Village
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.
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Lancaster Students Talk Meteorology
Meteorologist Ed Russo visited our community school at Burrowes Elementary School to talk meteorology with students!
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CIS Officials Visit Johnstown
CISPA leadership and CIS National staff toured CISPA sites in the Greater Johnstown School District.
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Cultural Navigation at Fulton Elementary
Read more about our partnership with the Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and our innovative Cultural Navigation program at Fulton Elementary School in Lancaster!
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CISPA is Growing!
CISPA is expanding! Check out this article to learn about our expansion in Lebanon County.
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CISPA Combats Learning Loss in Susquehanna Township School District
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.
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Smart Talk About Learning Loss
Our Senior Director of Programs, Lyndsey Sturkey, joined WITF Smart Talk to discuss learning loss and the beginning of a new school year.
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The End is Just the Beginning
Our Executive Director, Jessica Knapp, wrote this compelling op-ed for PennLive about the impact of COVID-19 on our students. Check it out!
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CISPA is Helping Students Get Back on Track
ABC27 checked in with us to see how we are helping students succeed - even during these tough times.
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Collaboration is Key in Supporting Refugee & Immigrant Students
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!
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The Needs are Great - but our Commitment to Kids is Greater
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!