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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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Spring means serious business in our schools
March 2, 2017
All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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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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Education
A meeting with the President
May 3, 2015
It’s taking a while to sink in. And still, it hasn’t completely.
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