Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Returning this year as the Team Leader at George Washington Carver STEM, City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps member Paulina Tesnow, reflects…
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Explore seven cities where we have a need for extraordinary young people to serve and mentor students.
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“In every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” -Iroquois Proverb
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Bridge building is a powerful metaphor and tool for social change. Seeing and making connections, whether among people or ideas,…
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As the year winds down, there are many extra responsibilities that AmeriCorps members are working against the clock to accomplish.
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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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