Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
Read the storyFor this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
Read the story“I know what it felt like to get left behind,” says Colby, a Service Leader serving his second year with…
Read the storyName: Avery Brick Hometown: Columbus, OH Previous City Year site, school and grade: Chicago, IL, Collins Academy, 9th grade Why did you want to…
Read the storyCity Year is releasing a collection of resources to help educators rapidly put in place equitable teaching practices that strengthen…
Read the storyAn equity-based approach to research matters because it ensures that the research will benefit everyone. At a moment when education…
Read the storyA learning moment is a new experience that leads to growth; Care Force is a year filled with learning moments….
Read the storyCOVID is complicating back-to-school. But it’s also offering us an opportunity to focus on student and teacher mental health.
Read the storyThis week, we focus on language and framing. Dr. April Baker-Bell visits!
Read the storyCity Year Jacksonville alum Chelsea Sanders is now a teacher at the same school she served in. Read how she…
Read the storyWith $23M invested from some of our key partners, Connected Futures is making education obtainable for Detroit’s students.
Read the storyLike so many districts across the country, schools in Los Angeles and Inglewood will continue with remote learning to start…
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