Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Three immediate things we can do to help students and teachers
Read the storyAmeriCorps members are intentionally checking in with both students and adults to see how they are doing; for example, one…
Read the storyCity Year’s work is founded upon 10 core values. Belief in the Power of Young People, Empathy, Social Justice for…
Read the storyA holistic approach to learning that addresses scholars’ social-emotional well-being and academic performance will ensure they are engaged to learn long term.
Read the storyLearn more about City Year Milwaukee’s Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity Council from council members Jovan Goldsmith and Haley Woods.
Read the storyHidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the storyHelp students connect with one another during distance learning by discovering new stories and increased literacy on March 2, Read…
Read the storyDuring the month of February, City Year Boston celebrated Black History Month and the accomplishments of Black individuals, organizations, and movements…
Read the storyComputer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…
Read the storyCity Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps members and staff come together to participate in equity summits, spaces that prioritize learning together.
Read the storyThanks first must go to Historian Carter G. Woodson for creating Negro History Week in 1926 to celebrate the profound…
Read the storyIn honor of Black History Month, City Year AmeriCorps member Aysia-Marie Perkins sat down virtually with our Board Co-Chair Mattie…
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