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 three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
Read the storyResearch shows that chronic absenteeism is an indicator that a student is in trouble academically and is at increased risk…
Read the storyThis extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
Read the storyAt the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
Read the story“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
Read the storyLearn about City Year’s ongoing efforts to integrate research-based academic and social-emotional supports in schools across the country.
Read the storyAs we struggle as a country to grasp why some people are given opportunities while others struggle just to get to…
Read the storyDuring the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
Read the storyAll of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
Read the storyFrom the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
Read the storyInterested in law school? One university partner believes that a gap year allows applicants the opportunity to gain valuable skills.
Read the storyLeading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
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