Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.

How can educators help distance learners feel like an important part of their school community? Read about one school’s approach:…
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Learn more about the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, given to all City Year AmeriCorps alumni to help further their education.
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City Year is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization as part of our ongoing efforts to center diversity, belonging, inclusion…
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As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
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People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
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For this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
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City Year is releasing a collection of resources to help educators rapidly put in place equitable teaching practices that strengthen…
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An equity-based approach to research matters because it ensures that the research will benefit everyone. At a moment when education…
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COVID is complicating back-to-school. But it’s also offering us an opportunity to focus on student and teacher mental health.
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This City Year AmeriCorps member is combining theory and practice as he serves students full time in Miami and attends…
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In the pursuit of educational equity, it’s more important than ever to uplift youth voices from students and AmeriCorps members…
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