Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
“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 storyOriginally from Midlothian, Virginia, Alexis Smith attended the University of Virginia. She then served in Philadelphia at Feltonville School of…
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 storyMy name is Mack and I was the Team Leader at St. HOPE from 2018-2019. I now work at UC…
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 storyFrom August 3rd-7th, City Year partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
Read the storyBen Brittany, and Hugh were thankful to be able to converse with Dan Nemiroff and discuss his experience serving…
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