Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…
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As graduation season approaches and City Year AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After City Year (LACY) plans, many…
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Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of City Year D.C. He was honored with the 2022…
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Nicole Tsang is a City Year New York alum and current City Year National staff member. She was honored with…
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City Year AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
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Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
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City Year Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…
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When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…
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My first year as a City Year Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
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Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with City Year San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…
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This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing math curriculum. In this ongoing…
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Caring adults, including AmeriCorps members, can help to create learning environments where young people thrive and feel welcomed and valued.
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