City Year Dallas
Fast-growing Dallas is one of the top destinations for young adults seeking new opportunities. AmeriCorps members here are dedicated to helping their students thrive inside and outside the classroom.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our City Year Dallas AmeriCorps members partner with teachers and schools to add more support and to help create learning environments where all students can build on their strengths and fully engage in their learning.
Accelerating academic growth in Dallas
- 54% of students tutored by City Year Dallas met or exceeded one year of growth in Reading vs 46% districtwide
- 48% of students tutored by City Year Dallas met or exceeded one year of growth in Math vs 47% districtwide
Partnering with teachers and school administrators
- 100% of school administrators were satisfied with the overall experience of partnering with City Year
- 100% of school administrators were satisfied with the overall quality of service provided by City Year
- 100% of school administrators agreed that City Year AmeriCorps members serve as positive role models
Advancing interpersonal and workforce readiness
- 67% of students who were identified as needing support made significant progress on key social-emotional skills related to college and career readiness
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Read more about Learn about a partnership to support studentsContributing to a clearer, bolder vision
of what public schools can and should be for all children: places of learning, exploration and risk-taking, where every student feels safe and connected to the school community.
Learn how impact happens
Our AmeriCorps members positively impact the lives of students in Dallas.
Everything we do—every student and AmeriCorps member we support—would not be possible without our partners.
City Year enables the leaders of tomorrow to impact our communities today. Join us in helping all students thrive.
