Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyWe believe in the power of mentorship. For nearly 25 years, we have deployed high-skilled and passionate young adults to…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, City Year’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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On April 10, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementary served as the competition ground for City Year Philly’s annual Site Wide Math…
Read the storyAt my City Year partner school, AmeriCorps members provide at-risk students with routine and personalized interventions throughout the year. Interventions…
Read the storyThe Community School model positions schools as resource hubs for neighborhoods.
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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, City Year Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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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…
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This year, City Year Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
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