Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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The decision to come back for a second City Year is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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Jazz Solomon, City Year Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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I joined City Year New Hampshire a year ago, in January 2024, midway through the school year. This position has…
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At City Year Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…
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Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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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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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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