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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
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The Value of a Mentor
March 8, 2022
When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of City Year. I am reminded of…
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Education
Social-emotional learning support with Dr. Robert Balfanz
November 18, 2021
City Year San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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Our Community
A Year Like No Other – Letter from ED
April 6, 2021
City Year San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
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Education
Why mentorship matters
October 23, 2019
We believe in the power of mentorship. For nearly 25 years, we have deployed high-skilled and passionate young adults to…
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Education
Making public schools stronger with caring relationships
May 15, 2019
At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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