Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
When working on your City Year application, it’s important to share who you are, not just what you’ve done. Who…
Read the storyLearn more about the perks of national service and the importance of self care on a gap year from a…
Read the storyRanked as the seventh-best city for young professionals, it’s no surprise that all the cool kids love Columbus, Ohio. Between…
Read the storyHere are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
Read the storyOne way educators can better support LGBTQQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, plus) youth and youth of…
Read the storyTutoring and teamwork are two key components to City Year. As a City Year AmeriCorps member, we serve as tutors…
Read the storyAccording to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
Read the storySometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…
Read the storyHere are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
Read the storyAs states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the storyCity Year and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
Read the storyThere are so many great reasons to live in Columbus, including more than 300 festivals every year, beautiful parks, big…
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