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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 alumni.

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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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Social-Emotional Learning Support with Dr. Robert Balfanz

November 18, 2021

What is necessary for students to thrive in education? The idea of what students need to succeed both in the…

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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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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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