Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA)

The return to in-person learning has presented ongoing challenges, with chronic absenteeism almost tripling in LAUSD, especially affecting K-5 students and Black and Latino communities. For these students, the rates are nearly double pre-pandemic levels. CISLA is proud to work alongside 260+ nonprofits to provide the care, guidance, and resources needed to ensure every student feels motivated to attend school and succeed. Together, we’re committed to tackling absenteeism, building stronger support networks, and bridging opportunity gaps across Los Angeles. A new report from GPSN shows how these partnerships are helping close opportunity gaps and supporting student success. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/g3Pqpm9Z

When #CISLA is present, so are 100% of our students. Daria from Hamilton High shares how her CISLA site coordinator motivates her to keep going, even on the toughest days. Join us in tackling chronic absenteeism and empowering every child to stay in school and thrive. Donate today! https://lnkd.in/gUfKfMdd #BeingPresentMatters #ChronicAbsenteeism #Education #LosAngeles

When CISLA is present in schools, so are 100% of our students. Francisco from Mendez High School shares how encouraged he feels by our CISLA site coordinators, whose support and guidance keep students present. Join us in our mission to overcome chronic absenteeism and ensure every child has the support necessary to show up and stay in school. Donate today! https://lnkd.in/gUfKfMdd #BeingPresentMatters #CISLA #ChronicAbsenteeism #Education #LosAngeles

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟 Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) has been awarded the California Community Foundation (CCF) Ready to Rise Grant! As a grantee, CISLA is committed to fostering positive youth development and preventing justice system involvement across Los Angeles. A heartfelt thank you to CCF, Liberty Hill Foundation, and the County of Los Angeles Probation Department for supporting our vision for a brighter future. Together, we’re ensuring students have the opportunity to succeed, thrive, and RISE. 🚀✨ #ReadyToRise #R2R #CISLA

Did you know that across the nation, 15 million students are chronically absent from schools? Communities In Schools of Los Angeles (CISLA) is bringing attention to this critical issue through our "Being Present Matters" campaign. Our continued work in schools to connect students with the tailored resources they need to succeed addresses the root causes of these absences. We are calling on everyone in our communities to show up for our kids, ensuring they have the support necessary to attend school and be ready to learn. Let’s do whatever it takes to make sure students show up to school, ready to learn this year! Donate Now to help us show up for more kids: https://lnkd.in/g-TypwP8 #BeingPresentMatters #CISLA #Education #ChronicAbsenteeism

On October 15th, CISLA co-hosted the District 5 Forum at Newstart Housing Corp. in Huntington Park. LAUSD candidates Karla Griego and Graciela Ortiz shared their plans to address the pressing issues facing students and families, with the community’s enthusiasm underscoring their commitment to education. Earlier this month, we also co-hosted a successful District 1 Forum. Between the BD1 and BD5 forums, we gathered over a hundred students, families, and community partners to engage directly with candidates. CISLA is proud to amplify youth voices in these important conversations. Shoutout to Alejandro Casillas from Hamilton High and Alice Garcia from Mendez High for asking thoughtful questions about issues like chronic absenteeism. Alejandro was even interviewed by Univision, elevating his voice on a larger platform! Israel Beltran, also from Mendez High, shared that attending both forums gave him a deeper understanding of how these leaders will shape his educational journey. We're grateful for the support of our partners, staff, and everyone who attended. Together, we’re building lasting relationships that empower students to define their own success. Missed the forum? Watch a full recording here: https://lnkd.in/gBsipzHb

There are many reasons that prevent students from regularly attending school. Barriers such as transportation issues, mental and physical health challenges, lack of access to clean clothes, and food insecurity are keeping 15 million students across the nation from getting to school. Communities In Schools of Los Angeles is raising awareness on this critical issue with our "Being Present Matters" campaign. When CISLA site coordinators are physically present inside schools, 100% of CISLA students show up and stay school. We work hand-in-hand with administrators and families to provide essential resources that keep kids in school. We are calling on everyone in our communities to show up for our kids, ensuring they have the support necessary to attend school and be ready to learn. Learn more about our campaign and find out how you can help us show up for more kids: https://lnkd.in/g-TypwP8 #BeingPresentMatters #CISLA #ChronicAbsenteeism #Education

🗞️ CISLA in the news! Over the last few weeks, we worked with our community partners to host two LAUSD Board District Candidate forums, creating space for the community to engage with LA's future Board District 1 & Board District 5 leaders. CISLA is proud to be mentioned in the Los Angeles Sentinel Newspaper alongside our partners in this important conversation surrounding the district's educational priorities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eti7KRMi #LAUSD #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters #CISLA #LAEducation #CandidateForum

We're thrilled to create opportunities for student voices to actively participate in critical conversations about education. At CISLA, we recognize that being present matters. Addressing chronic absenteeism is vital for student success, and we’re committed to continue showing up for LA's students. Thank you to the CISLA student from Mendez High School for keeping chronic absenteeism at the forefront of discussions for future LAUSD Board members. Together, we can make a difference! #BeingPresentMatters #CISLA #LAUSD #Education #ChronicAbsenteeism

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