Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Throughout the pandemic, City Year’s Network for School Improvement has helped educators find new ways to prioritize the well-being of…
Read the story“The structure of City Year is something that I try to bring into not only my classroom, but my personal…
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 storyLearn more about Dre Thomas, a City Year alum who is constantly pushing the envelope and expanding the reach and…
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 storyAmeriCorps members are intentionally checking in with both students and adults to see how they are doing; for example, one…
Read the storyHidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
Read the storyHelp students connect with one another during distance learning by discovering new stories and increased literacy on March 2, Read…
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