Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year Americorps members, students, partners and alumni.
Team Leader, Mina Raj, shares more about her experience serving virtually and shares more insight on what a “day in…
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Julia’s favorite City Year value is, “belief in the power of young people.” During her year of service her own…
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It is the beginning of the second semester for our students here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…
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One of my first days in my reading class, a 6th grade student, Annalise* stood out to me as an intelligent, kindhearted leader. She…
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Typically, when individuals are asked about the best teacher they had, they think of an actual teacher they had when…
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On Monday, January 20th, more than 400 volunteers joined City Year Milwaukee for a day of service at Lancaster…
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Learn more about one City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey through a gap year in national service, university, and finding their…
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At City Year, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
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Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!
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This year, all City Year Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal: the promotion promise. The promotion…
Read the storyOn Friday, September 13th, 2020, City Year Milwaukee celebrated our 10th Anniversary by welcoming the 2019-2020 City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps…
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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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