Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
My name is Roz Komisar Blanck and I am a relatively new board member. I heard about City Year from…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit’s school team at Marion Law Academy nominated Nkosi Shorter for our School Partner Spotlight, in part,…
Read the storyTonya Adair is the Chief Development, Diversity, and Engagement Officer at United Way for Southeastern Michigan and City Year…
Read the storyCity Year Detroit hosted a panel to discuss how increasing the number of male educators of color will help close…
Read the storyComputer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…
Read the storyDive into educational equity and a recap of our Leadership Summit with Rachel Pfannes.
Read the storyThis week, we focus on language and framing. Dr. April Baker-Bell visits!
Read the storyWith $23M invested from some of our key partners, Connected Futures is making education obtainable for Detroit’s students.
Read the storyNikolai Vitti has an ambitious vision for student success in Detroit Public Schools Community District.
Read the storyLearn about City Year’s ongoing efforts to integrate research-based academic and social-emotional supports in schools across the country.
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