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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.
The benefits of a gap year
Taking a gap year—whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years, or after college—is a growing trend. So, we’re here to bust the myths and sort fact from fiction so that you can make an informed decision on whether a gap year is the right choice for you.
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Inside Rhode Island’s largest elementary school, four fifth-grade students gather around a small table scattered with worksheets and dice.
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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Ben came to his service with a passion for engineering. Read more to see how he shared this with his…
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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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Your City Year service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
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City Year and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
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City Year, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities City Year is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
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we 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 serviceBaton Rouge, the capital of Louisiana, has it all--a thriving music scene, unique food culture, festivals and so much more!
Read more about Baton Rouge needs mentors like youWhere I am today began with an idea of a year of service from an unlikely place.
Read more about From City Year Baton Rouge to City Year BuffaloCity Year is one of those experiences where you get what out you put in. Carnisha Tassin shares her experience
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