Cleveland’s revitalized downtown, lakefront park and world-class museums make this low-key Midwestern city a cool place to be. For more than two decades, City Year AmeriCorps members have served Cleveland’s schools, helping 91¶¶Òõ to thrive.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps members partner with teachers and schools to add more support and to help create learning environments where all 91¶¶Òõ can build on their strengths and fully engage in their learning.
Accelerating academic growth in Cleveland
55% of 91¶¶Òõ tutored by City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps members met or exceeded one year of growth in English Language Arts
47% of 91¶¶Òõ tutored by City Year Cleveland AmeriCorps members met or exceeded one year of growth in mathematics
Fewer off-track 91¶¶Òõ
59% of City Year 91¶¶Òõ who started the year with a D or F in English Language Arts courses ended the year with an A, B or C
57% of City Year 91¶¶Òõ who started the year with a D or F in math courses ended the year with an A, B or C
Ensuring more 91¶¶Òõ are on track to high school graduation
Research shows that even academically prepared 91¶¶Òõ are at risk of falling off track. City Year supported 91¶¶Òõ, ensuring that:
94% of 91¶¶Òõ stayed on track in English Language Arts with a C or higher
80% of 91¶¶Òõ stayed on track in mathematics with a C or higher
Advancing interpersonal and workforce readiness skills
66% of 91¶¶Òõ who were identified as needing support made significant progress on key social-emotional skills related to college and career readiness
Partnering with teachers and principals
97% of partner teachers agree that AmeriCorps members fostered a positive learning environment for learning
100% of partner principals agree that City Year AmeriCorps members serve as positive role models
City Year volunteers ensure that so many young Americans – regardless of their zip codes – have the opportunity to succeed. As a two-time City Year dad, I know how hard City Year volunteers work to bridge the gap between education and opportunity in our local communities.
of what public schools can and should be for all children: places of learning, exploration and risk-taking, where every student feels safe and connected to the school community.
Meet our corps
Our City Year AmeriCorps members positively impact more than 2,500 91¶¶Òõ in Cleveland.
