Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
In January 2018, City Year Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…
Read the storyThree decades of youth development work taught us that to support the success of our students, many of whom face…
Read the storyBetween the thriving arts community, incredible history, gorgeous parks and delicious eats, Providence, Rhode Island is the place to be.
Read the storyWe can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
Read the storyHaving caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
Read the storyKarinne Caisse, City Year Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that City Year provided help her navigate…
Read the storyA 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
Read the storyMaddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
Read the storyThis extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
Read the storyCity Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
Read the storyAt the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
Read the story“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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