Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….
Read the storyIn the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
Read the storyHave you ever felt vulnerable or insecure when walking into a new environment? Especially at the start of a new…
Read the storyOur City Year Detroit AmeriCorps members are back in schools! For the 25th school year, AmeriCorps members will provide…
Read the storyMeet City Year Detroit’s Managing Director of Impact, De’Andre L. Shepard, PhD! De’Andre leads the design, delivery, and continuous improvement…
Read the storyYour ballot counts! Help City Year bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
Read the storyCity Year San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
Read the storyCity Year AmeriCorps member Sophia Torres reflects on her first year of service with City Year Los Angeles and why…
Read the storySee how City Year service profoundly impacts the lives of City Year AmeriCorps members and their students.
Read the storyEmilio Monahan, who just completed his first year of service and will return next year on the Civic Engagement team,…
Read the storyHow can we ensure students have positive learning experiences while challenging them too? City Year encourages students to own their…
Read the storySome might say my journey to discovering City Year and my passion for working in education was an unconventional one….
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