Communities in Schools of Tennessee
To surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Grants
Grant Year | Amount | Program Name | Program Area | Description |
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2021 | $30,000 | education | Learn more | |
To support general programming and operations |
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2020 | $50,000 | education | Learn more | |
To support general programming and operations |
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2019 | $50,000 | education | Learn more | |
To support general programming and operations. |
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2018 | $57,000 | Improving Disadvantaged Student Outcomes Through Integrated Student Supports | education | Learn more |
CISTN embeds dedicated Site Coordinators inside Metro Nashville Public Schools to identify students who are chronically absent; establish strategic plans for the school and students; and broker needed services. Whether it’s empowering families, counseling or providing food, CISTN Site Coordinators surround low-income youth students with a community of support. |
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2017 | $25,000 | Integrated Student Services in Nashville’s Schools | education | Learn more |
CISTN embeds dedicated Site Coordinators inside seven Metro Nashville public schools to identify students at-risk of dropping out; establish strategic plans for the school and students; and broker needed services. Whether it’s tutoring, eyeglasses, counseling or food, CISTN Site Coordinators surround disadvantaged K-12 students with a community of support. |
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2016 | $25,000 | Improving Disadvantaged Student Outcomes | education | Learn more |
To support 8 site coordinators, embedded in 8 Nashville public schools, who will identify students at-risk of dropping out; establish strategic plans for the schools and students; and broker needed services. Without CISTN in the schools, thousands of Nashville’s most vulnerable students would likely face dropping out or other dire circumstances. |