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

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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At City Year Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
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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 members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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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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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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City Year’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
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Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for City Year…
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This summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
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A new research project, the City Year Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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