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Read our stories about City Year AmeriCorps members and their students, alums and partners and learn more about our work in schools to support student success and advance educational equity.
How will COVID-19 affect my City Year application?
One thing in this uncertain time is certain: City Year AmeriCorps members will be there, for our students and our schools. We hope you will consider applying to serve with us for the 2020-2021 school year.
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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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New research from the Everyone Graduates Center shows City Year’s approach is successful in advancing student social-emotional and academic outcomes.
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Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…
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Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…
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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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Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s City Year experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are four ways we work to support AmeriCorps member wellbeing.
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Consider serving with City Year Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year...
Read more about Three amazing ways to support AmeriCorps membersIn Chinese culture each year corresponds with twelve animals on the Chinese calendar, almost like a mascot for the year....
Read more about "City Year" of the Rat: A Journey in Self-Growthwe invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential...
Read more about #cyhead2toe: Alums reflect on a decade of serviceDiscovering new places to have a great meal is a fun way to get to know the community where you'll...
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