Media Coverage & Awards | Communities In Schools Of Central Texas

The 74 article: Amid Spike in Teen Drinking During Pandemic, Schools Turn to Alateen For Help

Texas Tribune article: Uvalde was a mental health desert before a school shooting prompted Texas to respond with resources. Click here to read the story and learn about the Communities In Schools response.

CIS Program Director Erica Gallardo: Having difficult conversations about traumatic events with your kids

Rey Saldaña, the president and CEO of Communities In Schools, on CBS this Morning

CIS of Central Texas CEO Suki Steinhauser on FOX 7 Austin sharing news of the MacKenzie Scott gift

Chief Development Officer Carmine Salvucci in Amplify Austin story on Fox 7 Austin

MacKenzie Scott donates $133 million for

in-school support services

Read the Washington Post article

Get to Know Communities in Schools: Inside MacKenzie Scott’s $133 Million Donation to America’s Top Organization Focused on Preventing Student Dropouts

Austin American-Statesman article: Pflugerville businesses grant holiday wishes to Communities In Schools families

Community member donates holiday gifts for 74 CIS students

Communities In Schools of Central Texas Board Member Patrick Patterson was on Fox 7 Austin to share tips for how parents can prepare students for back to school.

CIS of Central Texas Chief Program Officer, Jen Griffis, on FOX 7 Austin sharing tips about how to prepare students for back to school.

Communities in Schools talks about ending the school year — The end of the school year can be stressful but it’s even more so for many families as they end another year of virtual and hybrid learning. CIS Teen Parent Educator Adriana Bolanos has some tips to help parents and kids stay calm, united, and focused.

Helping students manage emotions in stressful times — Communities in Schools Program Manager Stephanie Hooton from The Impact Center has more on how parents can play a role in helping students thrive in and outside the classroom.

Supporting mental health needs of young people — One in five teens has had a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life. So how do you support the mental health needs of young people? Program Director with Communities in Schools Erica Gallardo has more on what parents and caregivers should look out for and where they can go to find help.