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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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City Year work to close digital divide with The Achievery, created by AT&T
February 13, 2025

We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…

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City Year AmeriCorps member student success coach with students
Education
City Year AmeriCorps members are student success coaches
January 29, 2025

Here’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…

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City Year AmeriCorps in school service red uniform
The Corps
What you can expect as a mid-year AmeriCorps member
December 4, 2024

AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing City Year teams and support even more students in reaching their…

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City Year AmeriCorps member high five with student
The Corps
Holiday Edition: Five ways to describe your City Year to your family
November 21, 2024

Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…

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The Corps
You have lots of options when you return for another year of City Year
November 19, 2024

Did you know that many of City Year’s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…

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The Corps
Three reasons students may be thankful for their student success coach
November 8, 2024

Yes, the holiday season can be stressful—making travel plans, wrapping up work before winter break, figuring out what gifts to…

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Education
Everything you need to know about returning for another year as a City Year AmeriCorps member
November 5, 2024

Every year, thousands of young people decide to join AmeriCorps programs for a year (or more!) of service, helping to…

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City Year classroom
The Corps
The “mid-fall slump” in schools is real–here’s what to expect
October 18, 2024

Though this part of the City Year experience may be particularly challenging, it’s also normal! And we want you to…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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The Corps
Back to school checklist for tutors, mentors and role models
September 3, 2024

So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…

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City Year AmeriCorps mentor with students
The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

City Year AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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City Year AmeriCorps student success coaches morning greeting
The Corps
What to expect at the start of City Year service
August 12, 2024

Learn what it’s like to serve at City Year and what to expect at the start of service. City Year…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners