Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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Jacksonville, the River City by the sea, has so much to offer – an exciting arts and culture scene, diverse…
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In the 65 years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education that racial segregation in…
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Educating yourself about money early on creates a foundation for financial health as your career progresses and your earnings rise.
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Whether it’s taking over a failed project or building new skills, Ellen approaches every challenge as a learning opportunity–an attitude…
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A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
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Sometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…
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City Year and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
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Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
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