Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

Education
Corps Members Explore the Power of Generative AI on Advancing Education Opportunity
June 27, 2024
This summer, City Year AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
Read the story
Our Impact
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…
Read the story
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…
Read the story
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…
Read the story