Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Our school partners are clear: they want flexibility; academic and social-emotional support for their students; and help creating positive learning…
Read the storyThroughout the pandemic, City Year’s Network for School Improvement has helped educators find new ways to prioritize the well-being of…
Read the storyThe challenges of COVID-19 showed how essential student success coaches can be. AmeriCorps members collaborated with teachers and communities to…
Read the storyAnthony Lawrence is an impact manager for City Year Kansas City, guiding and supporting a team of City Year AmeriCorps…
Read the storyAs an organization that’s trying to shift to more asset-based language and better honor and celebrate the students and schools…
Read the storyThe trusting relationships City Year Memphis created with AmeriCorps members and school partners led to deeper collaboration during the pandemic.
Read the storyWorking with partners to design equitable learning environments is an important part of City Year’s innovation and school design efforts.
Read the storyGet ready to put your digital #NosesOn to help Red Nose Day raise funds that support students, teachers and AmeriCorps…
Read the storyThree immediate things we can do to help students and teachers
Read the storyCity Year alums make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
Read the storyThis has been a hard year. During the pandemic, we have each navigated uncertainty and loss and, at the same…
Read the storyAmeriCorps members are intentionally checking in with both students and adults to see how they are doing; for example, one…
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