Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
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My two years at City Year have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
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Here’s what “student success coach” means to us and why we believe more schools could benefit from having this additional…
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I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…
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City Year’s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!
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Before you begin your City Year application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Thinking about applying to serve with City Year AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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Congratulations on starting your City Year journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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