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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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2022 Impact Report | Evidence of Impact
October 1, 2022

City Year San Antonio’s 2022 Impact Report gives an overview of the work done throughout the 2021 – 2022 school…

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Education
How City Year AmeriCorps grow student literacy
September 22, 2022

Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…

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“How did you learn in school?”
September 20, 2022

Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?”  My…

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Education
A personal reflection celebrating Latinx Heritage Month
September 19, 2022

City Year Kansas City’s Shelby Voigt shares a personal reflection in celebration of Latinx Heritage Month.

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City Year San Antonio’s Organizational Chart
September 6, 2022

Click here to view a larger version of our organizational chart City Year San Antonio’s organizational chart gives you an…

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City Year AmeriCorps student success coach with student
Education
Relationships are Key to Students’ Learning Recovery
September 2, 2022

National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.

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Our Community
Meet City Year Detroit’s Newest Board Member: Roz Blanck
August 30, 2022

Introducing City Year Detroit’s newest board member Roz Blank, an attorney and long-time volunteer in the community.

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Opening Week 2022
August 17, 2022

KICKING OFF ANOTHER YEAR OF SERVICE! City Year Orlando celebrates the AmeriCorps members committing a year of service to Orlando…

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Learning & development
August 3, 2022

City Year Miami’s staff and AmeriCorps members hope to be a community of life-long learners with the passion, skills, and…

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Restorative Disciplines at City Year San Antonio
July 28, 2022

What are the two important dates to remember? The first one is the day you were born and the second,…

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City Year San Antonio’s Principal Summit

City Year San Antonio’s first-ever Principal Summit On Wednesday, July 13th, City Year San Antonio had the privilege to present…

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Our Community
Valero Intern School Supply Drive

Valero Intern Supply Drive Valero has a robust internship program that offers professional and personal development to its interns and…

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