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

A City Year staff member shares how she uses baking to connect, tell stories and work through life’s toughest moments…
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We’re sharing our new research and learning agenda and our journey to embrace an equity-focused approach as we seek to…
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Cultivating math confidence in students takes a growth mindset. Learn more about City Year AmeriCorps’ approach to teaching math to…
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The circle has intrigued brilliant minds and more recently helped NASA explore Mars! Learn more about Pi and how it…
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City Year AmeriCorps creates a path for young adults to gain professional experience that helps them take the next step…
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Hundreds of City Year AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
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Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
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Our school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
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Anthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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Help City Year win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the City Year AmeriCorps…
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Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…
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