Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our City Year AmeriCorps members, 91¶¶Òõ, partners and alums.
Having caring adults who challenge 91¶¶Òõ, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
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Karinne Caisse, City Year Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that City Year provided help her navigate…
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that 91¶¶Òõ’ academic success is directly tied…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers 91¶¶Òõ a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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At the beginning of every service year, each City Year AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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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 91¶¶Òõ will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the City Year AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of City Year’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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