Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…
Read the storyIntroducing Emily Kean We are really thankful to have been able to have a chat with Emily Kean and talk…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps members work side-by-side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
Read the storyAll the way from the city of Norristown, Pennsylvania, Warren Basla served in City Year Philadelphia at Universal Daroff Charter…
Read the storywe invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
Read the storyWhat does it take to reduce chronic absenteeism? Practices that address educational inequities and ensure students feel seen, heard and…
Read the storyCity Year and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
Read the storyCity Year, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities City Year is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
Read the storyPlease join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
Read the storyBooks form the backbone of our conversations, interactions and the collaborative learning experiences that bind us to one another. This…
Read the storyAlum Kiesha Johnnies proudly served with City Year Milwaukee’s founding corps in 2010, serving a year in the city she…
Read the storyHonoring, engaging and elevating student voice is central to City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child work in schools. Learn more…
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