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  BOSTON, MA and SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - Aug 28, 2013) - Citizen Schools, a national nonprofit organization that partners with middle schools to expand the learning day for underserved students, today announced Cisco ( NASDAQ : CSCO ), a worldwide leader in networking communications, as a new National Leadership Partner.
  Cisco's investments of talent and financial support will help Citizen Schools deepen its impact on student learning in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, and Texas, as well as at the national level. With Cisco's $650,000 investment, Citizen Schools is helping middle school students succeed in high school, dream of college and careers, and reach their full potential. Cisco and the Cisco Foundation have supported Citizen Schools since 2009, providing more than $1.24 million in grants and products to help the program expand from 10 schools in five states to 31 schools in seven states and improve communication among staff nationally.
  Citizen Schools partners with middle schools nationally to expand the school day for children in underserved communities through academic mentoring and skill-building apprenticeships. The hands-on projects foster authentic learning experiences and are taught by volunteer professionals, or Citizen Teachers, who share their expertise and passions in engaging ways. Citizen Schools' math and science-based apprenticeships are helping ensure a future workforce skilled in the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) job sectors.