Our stories

Over the last 30 years, City Year alumni, now more than 32,000 strong, have been instrumental in helping to drive…

Just as our AmeriCorps members give their all to support our students, our organization and staff strive to give our…

For nearly 20 years, City Year AmeriCorps members have had the opportunity to serve in this important and distinctive city.

At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…

A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…

It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…

According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…

Sometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…

City Year and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…

Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…

City Year seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.

Learn more about the City Year AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.