Little Rock is home to a close-knit and welcoming community known for its commitment to improving education. City Year Little Rock works alongside teachers and community partners to support students across the city.
While Little Rock is a wonderful city to live and work, some students in our area face significant challenges every day. City Year works with seven partner schools in the Little Rock School District reaching around 4,500 students each day. Of those students, 89% are considered low-income or eligible for food assistance.
The growth I experienced during my time In City Year changed my life. Through service I saw my potential as a leader in this community. I'm proud that I chose to stay in Little Rock and pursue life as an educator because of my service in this city and the friends and family I gained along the way.
Nia-Imani Ahmad City Year Little Rock, ’10
Your corps experience
City Year partners with seven schools in the Little Rock School District (LRSD) in creating equitable learning opportunities for all students and helping develop the city’s future leaders. AmeriCorps members support teachers and staff in delivering instruction that serves the development of the whole child and is responsive to the diverse racial and cultural needs of Little Rock youth.
AmeriCorps members are truly making an impact. A close-knit community with ample opportunities to develop meaningful personal and professional relationships, Little Rock is an ideal place to serve. Because Little Rock is a small town, AmeriCorps members get several face-time opportunities with leading LRSD officials, city leaders and champions of our work as well as hands on professional development.
By engaging students, families and community organizations, City Year Little Rock is moving the needle. Students tutored by City Year improved 9% points on the ACT Aspire in math from 2018–2019, showing substantial gains over their non-tutored peers, who decreased 2% points. In Literacy, students tutored improved 7%, outpacing their non-tutored peers, who increased 2% points.
Serving in Little Rock schools
Work with a committed and diverse team of City Year AmeriCorps members who share your passion for service and personal growth. A service day is unique to each school served. City Year AmeriCorps members are in schools before the first bell rings and are some of the last to leave at the end of the day. Typical service hours are:
7:00am–5:00pm (elementary schools)
7:45am–5:45pm (middle schools)
8:00am–6:00pm (high schools)
Days are spent providing whole class support, small group and 1:1 tutoring sessions, before and after school programming for the whole school as well as focus lesson planning time and team meetings.
Professional development
City Year Little Rock is committed to the personal and professional growth of our AmeriCorps members. Our Learning and AmeriCorps Member Experience Manager spends focused time creating meaningful trainings and workshops to provide the expertise needed to serve powerfully in schools each day and also grow professionally.
Community involvement
Create a positive climate of high expectations and engagement that ripples throughout the greater Little Rock community through service. AmeriCorps members participate in at least three service projects throughout the year. Several community partners include: EngageAR, Clinton Foundation, Arkansas Foodbank, Our House, Mosaic Templars, Habitat for Humanity, Little Rock Parks and Recreation, Centers for Youth and Families, Comcast, Greater Second Care and more.
Over the last 30 years we have built robust relationships with Little Rock Public Schools, teachers, families and the community at large. We can’t wait to welcome you.
Mark your calendars! On Wednesday, February 10th, LRSD Supt. Mike Poore will work from the roof of the admin building, 810 W. Markham, if the community fills his office with nonperishable food items. Support the LRSD efforts today! #2021PMOTR...
Today, we welcome Joe Biden as our 46th President and Kamala Harris as the first Black and South Asian woman Vice President—a historic milestone for our nation.
We’re inspired by the diversity and representation that this new Administration is bringing to this country’s highest offices, and excited for the work ahead to create a more equitable future for all.
Today we reflect on Dr. King’s words and life as we begin a week of service.
We were honored to be joined by attorney and City Director, @antwanphillips this morning. He shared with us personal stories of how Dr. King helped shape his personal and professional journey so far. He also emphasized the four P’s: people, protest, policy and pressure.
#mlkdayofservice #EngageARDayOn...
We're so grateful for our Marquee Sponsors of Candy, Candy Canes & Cars: AT&T Arkansas, Citizens Bank, Dawne Vandiver Family, and the Law Offices of Katherine E. Blackmon!
Our service would not be possible without the support of our amazing community. THANK YOU!
Don’t miss out on the movie fun! Get your tickets to Elf today through the link in our profile....
Giving Tuesday also means giving thanks to our incredible sponsors of Candy, Candy Canes & Cars. Thank you Legacy Termite & Pest Control for supporting our work through this event!
It's not too late to join us this Friday as we kick-off the holiday season with a drive-in screening of Elf! You can purchase your ticket through the link in bio....