Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Starting the City Year experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
Read the storyWe’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
Read the storyBelieve or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
Read the storyOctober was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.
Read the storyAccording to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
Read the storyOn Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…
Read the storySometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…
Read the storyHere are six great apps that are sure to put some extra cash in your pocket and a smile on…
Read the storyAs states implement their ESSA plans, there is an opportunity to think creatively about strategies to address teacher shortages. One…
Read the storyThere’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…
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