Communities In Schools

Communities in Schools is a non-profit that partners with schools to increase graduation rates. But that's not a simple fix. They deal with absenteeism. They are often the front line for kids with suicidal thoughts. They deal with bullying and other social issues. Their goal is to intervene before a kid veers onto a track that will end in dropping out.

As part of our ongoing look at social issues in schools, Carrie Kaufman sat down with CIS Nevada executive director Tami Hance-Lehr to talk about the challenges K-12 students face in Nevada.