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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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Investing in relationships: how one Cleveland high school “moves the needle” for students
September 5, 2017
Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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Mentoring students: a two-way street
July 31, 2017
City Year Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…
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MLK Day: Making a difference to 3,000 Chicago students
January 19, 2017
This year, City Year Chicago’s Civic Engagement team organized a spectacular day of service at the Marie Curie Metropolitan High…
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Champion Profile: Dr. Darienne Driver
May 19, 2016
Dr. Darienne Driver has led Wisconsin’s largest school district since she was appointed in 2014 at age 36, making her…
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