Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Learn more about serving with City Year AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps through this alum’s experience
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Hundreds of City Year AmeriCorps members decide to become teachers after their year of service. We are doing more to…
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Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
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Our school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
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Whether serving with City Year, working on a political campaign, or his new role as a presidential appointee—Brandon is committed…
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“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
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Learn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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Help City Year win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the City Year AmeriCorps…
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Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…
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Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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