Posted September 22, 2010 1:15 p.m.

Communities In Schools was recognized by TIME Magazine in its Annual National Service Issue as one of the organizations through which working adults can lend a hand in public education. In the September 20 issue, on newsstands now, Communities In Schools joins only four other national organizations in earning this mention.

The magazine’s cover story focuses on improving our country’s schools and calls on Americans to help by volunteering through organizations such as Communities In Schools.

In the article, Communities In Schools is described as “the nation’s largest dropout-prevention organization” that “coordinates a range of services, from health care to tutoring, to keep kids in school and get them to college.” It also cites the organization’s success rate of helping 91 percent of the students monitored reach the next grade. The article notes the wide range of volunteer opportunities available to adults who can lend their expertise to reach students in need.

“We are honored to be recognized by TIME Magazine in their National Service Issue, and grateful for the contribution of our 57,000 volunteers who work tirelessly to help young people achieve in school and in life,” said Mike Bento, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications.