Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at City Year Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…
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While working on her City Year application, Jessica Butay reached the question: Where would you like to apply to serve?…
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Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…
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The school year may have started, but it’s not too late to serve with City Year Philly! We’re currently accepting…
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? City Year AmeriCorps…
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Last year, while on my lunch break, I texted my mother a question: “How did you learn in school?” My…
Read the storyPicture this, scrawny Shelby with her nearly black hair long enough to sit on, scooted up as close as possible…
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Learn more about the benefits of service with City Year AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…
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National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.
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At City Year Greater Boston, we start every new year with an intensive training and preparation program called Greater Boston…
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Your ballot counts! Help City Year bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
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Our corps members can find opportunities to gain professional skills in marketing & communications during their time at City Year….
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