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Igniting Passion for Literacy: Reflecting on International Literacy Day

September 7, 2023

International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….

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Education

Empowering Young Readers: City Year Little Rock’s Mission in K-2 Classrooms

In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…

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Education

Celebrate National School Librarian Day!

April 6, 2023

As the name suggests, National School Librarian Day allows people to appreciate school librarians and everything they do for schools…

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Benefits & Resources

Bites on a budget during your service year

August 20, 2019

Discovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you’ll…

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Benefits & Resources

Making the most of your year of service in Little Rock

May 16, 2019

As the largest school district in the state, Little Rock School District enrolls more than 25,000 talented students.

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