Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Bringing ‘Hour of Code’ and established afterschool programs to online learning is keeping students connected during COVID-19
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The power of diverse educational representation Abraham Galán still remembers what it’s like to feel out-of-place in school. Growing up…
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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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How can educators help distance learners feel like an important part of their school community? Read about one school’s approach:…
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City Year is committed to becoming an anti-racist organization as part of our ongoing efforts to center diversity, belonging, inclusion…
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As the school year begins in the wake of a pandemic, this story outlines how can we help students and…
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People who are familiar with national service programs such as AmeriCorps and Senior Corps have always understood the many ways…
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Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps experience and how athletes have the skills needed to serve students and communities…
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For this City Year alum, service was a gateway to a career centered in thoughtful community engagement. Read on to…
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This City Year AmeriCorps member is combining theory and practice as he serves students full time in Miami and attends…
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Bobby Gomez, City Year San Antonio alum and a native of that city, reflects on the lessons learned through an…
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City Year is committed to learning from partners and the communities we serve to reimagine the future of our student-level…
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