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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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The Corps
Building community at Basic Training Retreat
October 23, 2019

It was the morning of Wednesday, August 14th when the City Year Milwaukee corps boarded three buses and rode to…

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two young students, one smiling in a classroom as a City Year corps member teaches them around a table in a classroom
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Making an impact in City Year intervention spaces

At City Year, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…

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One year of impact

Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!

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Four AmeriCorps members dance as they try to energize students for a day of learning
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The promotion promise

This year, all City Year Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal:  the promotion promise. The promotion…

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Why I Serve: Celebrating City Year Milwaukee’s 10th Opening Day Celebration
September 14, 2019

On Friday, September 13th, 2020, City Year Milwaukee celebrated our 10th Anniversary by welcoming the 2019-2020 City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps…

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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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