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 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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