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 offers a fellowship program that makes becoming a teacher more affordable for AmeriCorps members. Learn more.
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As an organization that’s trying to shift to more asset-based language and better honor and celebrate the students and schools…
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The trusting relationships City Year Memphis created with AmeriCorps members and school partners led to deeper collaboration during the pandemic.
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Working with partners to design equitable learning environments is an important part of City Year’s innovation and school design efforts.
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Three immediate things we can do to help students and teachers
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City Year alums make a difference in their communities and careers long after their year or two of service is…
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This has been a hard year. During the pandemic, we have each navigated uncertainty and loss and, at the same…
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AmeriCorps members are intentionally checking in with both students and adults to see how they are doing; for example, one…
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Connect with your service year advisor, join virtual engagement sessions, learn more about your new community, and complete your onboarding…
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Hidden figures: The corps of young people helping build stronger educational networks.
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Help students connect with one another during distance learning by discovering new stories and increased literacy on March 2, Read…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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