Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Brain breaks are half-hour sessions led by ACMs and provide a fun, non-academic space for students to hang out and…
Read the storyWhile our ability to gather has been curtailed, it has not stopped our partners from stepping up to make a…
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While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
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I hope to serve the students to the best of my abilities, give them the resources they need to succeed,…
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Learning and Development (L&D) days are a breath of fresh air from a busy work week serving in a middle…
Read the storyThe summer season is always a busy time for our staff as we prepare for the new City Year Sacramento…
Read the storyI feel it must be said again, we are making a commitment – City Year aspires to be an anti-racist…
Read the storyMy time with City Year has simultaneously been the hardest and most rewarding year of my life. The long exhausting…
Read the storyOur new reality has led to us adapting quickly and partnering closely with our school administrators and teachers. Through this partnership, we’ve identified key…
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First Year AmeriCorps Member Mr. H takes us through a typical day of service at Sacramento Charter High School.
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Returning AmeriCorps Member Mrs. Basuil takes us through a typical day of service at PS7 Middle School in Sacramento.
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