Can We Help Students From Dropping Out Of Classes? ‘Communities in Schools’ (CIS) is a non-profit national organization that works directly with 2,300 schools in 25 states and identify challenges students face in class or at home. They coordinate with community partners to provide resources to students, from food and clothing to counseling and emotional support. Join Adrian Sinclair and Auburn Harrison, the Executive Director of CIS Western Nevada, where they explore mental health, what factors make many students drop out of school, and what their organization is doing, among others.