City Year National Blog

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Building Strategic Partnerships to Provide Students with Year-Round Learning Support

City Year and BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom and beyond, they need access to engaging and rigorous opportunities for academic and social-emotional growth throughout the entire year.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

A Holistic Approach to Student Success

Our Whole School Whole Child approach has provided academic and social-emotional support to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need public schools in 28 U.S. cities. Learn more about what we learned in the process.

Monday, August 20, 2018

Mentor Moments: Connecting with Students Through Shared Experiences

To Abram Fernandez, becoming involved with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation as a scholar was about more than building his resume and gaining leadership opportunities. It opened the door for him to connect with his Mexican American culture and identity and share it with his students in Kansas City.

Monday, August 13, 2018

Photo Essay: Inspiring Girls to Believe in Themselves

Tatiyana Murray, a City Year Manchester alumnus, believes in girl power—and now the girls she mentored at Gosslar Park do too. Read their story.

Monday, August 6, 2018

5 Helpful Resources For Maximizing Your City Year Experience

We want all of our AmeriCorps members to feel prepared and confident for the year ahead. To help you start your year strong, here are five helpful resources on our blog.

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