Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
City Year is more than a gap year; City Year is a growth year. During my year of service, I grew in many…
Read the storySocial-emotional learning is a way that City Year can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Julia Steen’s belief in the power of young people was fueled by her students’ constant curiosity…
Read the storyIt is the beginning of the second semester for our students here at Rufus King International Middle School. Grades for…
Read the storyKainat Lungani serves as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member and shares how she helped one of her students to…
Read the storyTypically, when individuals are asked about the best teacher they had, they think of an actual teacher they had when…
Read the storyOn Monday, January 20th, more than 400 volunteers joined City Year Milwaukee for a day of service at Lancaster…
Read the storyLearn more about one City Year AmeriCorps member’s journey through a gap year in national service, university, and finding their…
Read the storyThis year, City Year Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
Read the storyAt City Year, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
Read the storyEach AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!
Read the storyThis year, all City Year Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal: the promotion promise. The promotion…
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