Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Student success coaching represents what we’ve learned from our decade-and-a-half of serving in schools and hope to do alongside students,…
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At City Year, we know the importance of having kids in school each and every day, which is why our…
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Someone recently asked me, “Are you able to show up to work as your authentic self?” My response was, “I…
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In a recent article from NPR, teachers across the U.S. shared their experiences as educators amid what is communally being…
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City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of diverse and equity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique…
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On October 21, 2021, Team Care Force welcomed 60+ Aramark employees to the Buckner Family Services Center, a faith-based nonprofit…
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These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
Read the storyThe other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…
Read the storyThe City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Site Equity Council (SEC) was established in the summer of 2020 as an initiative…
Read the storyIt is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
Read the storyThe day I was selected to be City Year San Antonio’s English Language Arts Coordinator for Sam Houston High School…
Read the storyEveryone is familiar with the adage, ”Communication is key.” And it’s true! Active and intentional communication is essential to the…
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