Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Providence is a fantastic place to live and work.
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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There is so much more to San José than the latest app or software company. Read on to learn why…
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One of the benefits of serving with City Year is earning a Segal Education Award through AmeriCorps. Upon completion of…
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We know that all students can succeed, but resources and opportunity are not always distributed equally. City Year New York…
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When working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
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According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
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Sometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…
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Here are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
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As states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
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City Year and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
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There are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
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