For students, summer programs holds immense importance in fostering academic advancement and personal growth. For many of our students, the summer break can exacerbate existing educational disparities and lack of access to enriching activities and resources. Our summer bridge program provides a structured and supportive environment where students can continue their learning journey, preventing the summer slide and bridging the achievement gap.

Our student advocacy committees are designed to elevate and amplify the real-time and community-rooted expertise of students on education issues impacting them directly.

Across five high school campuses, approximately 60 students actively engage in these committees. Every month, these dedicated students come together to delve into critical advocacy priorities, including digital equity and social-emotional learning in education.

CISLA is committed to ensuring students stay in school and achieve in life. The prospect of attending college can seem out of reach. Limited exposure to college campuses and the higher education environment can create barriers to envisioning themselves pursuing post-secondary education. College field trips provide invaluable opportunities for students to step onto campuses, interact with college students and faculty, and envision themselves as part of the collegiate community.