Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…
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we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…
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What does it take to reduce chronic absenteeism? Practices that address educational inequities and ensure students feel seen, heard and…
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City Year and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how City Year AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…
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City Year, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities City Year is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…
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Please join us in congratulating Jim Balfanz on his appointment as CEO of City Year.
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Books form the backbone of our conversations, interactions and the collaborative learning experiences that bind us to one another. This…
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Honoring, engaging and elevating student voice is central to City Year’s Whole School, Whole Child work in schools. Learn more…
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When you’ve been a part of something greater than yourself it’s impossible to return to business as usual. I knew…
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The District Learning Network gathers several times throughout the year, both in-person and virtually, discussing shared challenges and surfacing strategies,…
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City Year AmeriCorps members officially became alumni, joining a vibrant community that continues to strengthen the neighborhoods where they live…
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We’re excited that City Year will be presenting in Chicago this week at CASEL’s first Social and Emotional Learning conference,…
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