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.
Our City Year AmeriCorps members make a difference in 91¶¶Òõ’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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Meet AmeriCorps member Julia Mattingly! She proudly serves at Arthur Ashe Charter School where she works all day, every day…
Read the storyMeet AmeriCorps member Traneshia Stormer, who proudly serves at ARISE Academy. She discusses her favorite times to spend with 91¶¶Òõ…
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, City Year Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, City Year’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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Chelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…
Read the storyI was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…
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Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our 91¶¶Òõ this year. Meet them now!
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At City Year, student success coaches support 91¶¶Òõ through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
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My name is Alexis Jefferson, and I proudly serve as a City Year Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Rockwell Automation…
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This year, City Year Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
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