Our stories
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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Building relationships through a shared love of reading
March 8, 2017
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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Education
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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The Corps
A parent’s perspective
October 16, 2016
Service to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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The Corps
A day in the life of a CYSC AmeriCorps member
June 9, 2016
Between the minutes of my first and second alarm, I think of how warm my bed is until my mind…
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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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The Corps
Giving thanks on #GivingTuesday
November 13, 2014
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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