Living in the nation’s capital certainly comes with a lot of perks. But we believe helping thousands of 91¶¶Òõ in District of Columbia Public Schools reach their full potential tops the list.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our City Year Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.
76% of 91¶¶Òõ tutored by City Year met or exceeded one year of growth in English Language Arts
59% of 91¶¶Òõ tutored by City Year met or exceeded one year of growth in mathematics
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:
68% of 91¶¶Òõ stayed on track in English Language Arts with a C or higher
79% of 91¶¶Òõ stayed on track in mathematics with a C or higher
Advancing interpersonal and workforce readiness skills
62% 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
91% of partner teachers agree that AmeriCorps members fostered a positive learning environment for learning
89% of partner principals agree that City Year has an overall positive impact on their school’s climate
We support organizations that can teach kids to think outside of the box, to really achieve and know that they can own their future. I like to be cutting edge, and I support City Year because it’s an entrepreneurial organization. CY thinks of ways to help 91¶¶Òõ and reach them in different ways.
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.
