Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alumni.
These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
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The City Year San Antonio (CYSA) Site Equity Council (SEC) was established in the summer of 2020 as an initiative…
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It is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
Read the storyThe day I was selected to be City Year San Antonio’s English Language Arts Coordinator for Sam Houston High School…
Read the storyEveryone is familiar with the adage, ”Communication is key.” And it’s true! Active and intentional communication is essential to the…
Read the storyOn January 17th our Los Angeles Civic Engagement Team (CE) brought together 230 staff and AmeriCorps members for a “Day…
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Not all cities have robust public transit systems, so it may be best to commute by car for some sites….
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Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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You won’t need a car to serve in one of these cities! Here are four sites that offer free public…
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Erv Lessel Managing Director, Deloitte Erv Lessel is a Deloitte Consulting Managing Director located in San Antonio, Texas. He is…
Read the storyAt the beginning of the school year, I was finding it hard to connect with a fourth-grade student I was…
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