Success in Our Schools: City Year Transforms Learning Culture.

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What if education could be the key to breaking the cycle of generational poverty? Join me as I explore this concept with our insightful guests, Macy Amissah McKinney and Josefina Avena Garcia from City Year. We uncover how City Year strategically places young adults as Student Success Coaches in Sacramento's under-resourced schools, where they serve as full-time tutors and mentors. Josefina, who has risen from an AmeriCorps member to a team leader, shares her inspiring journey toward earning teaching credentials, illustrating the profound impact that dedicated mentors can have on student success.

We'll discuss the vital role of English Language Arts education and community partnerships in fostering a welcoming and dynamic school environment. Discover the unique ways City Year builds trust and supports the holistic development of students, working alongside organizations like the Boys and Girls Club and Improve Your Tomorrow. Together, they significantly enhance student success by improving graduation rates and attendance, while transforming schools into more inviting spaces for learning and growth. Through their steadfast commitment, City Year members become reliable figures in students' lives, sometimes even more consistent than family due to the hectic pace of everyday life.

We also touch on the challenges City Year faces, particularly potential funding cuts, and how they've adapted to these realities. Macy and Josefina offer their perspectives on the resilience and dedication required to make a lasting impact in breaking generational poverty through education. Join us for this compelling conversation about the power of perseverance, community, and education in shaping brighter futures.

For more information on City Year, visit the website HERE

To reach Macey Amissah-McKinney directly, her email is: mmckinney@cityear.org

(00:00) City Year
City Year recruits young adults as tutors and mentors to improve students' attendance, social-emotional learning, and academic performance.

(12:54) Improving Education Through Community Support
City Year program improves ELA education, graduation rates, attendance, and school culture through trust and growth mindset.

(16:08) Building Trust Through Community Partnerships
City Year members build trust and relationships in schools, collaborate with community organizations, and participate in beautification projects.

(25:13) Enhancing Support Systems for AmeriCorps
Adapting to funding cuts, AmeriCorps reflects on resilience and prioritizes core member support and mental health.

(35:54) Breaking Generational Poverty Through Education
City Year breaks generational poverty through education in underserved communities, expanding to 8 schools in Sacramento.

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