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A City Education: Unexpected Lessons Learned From Students

We can all learn something from every single person we meet, including a bunch of 8 to 10-year-olds in Watts.

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A City Education: C'mon, Thank a Teacher For Their Team Spirit

Teachers don't always get our thanks, but they're true role models in showing students the power of working together.

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A City Education: If We Want Students to Get on Our Level, We Have to Get on Theirs

When students see learning as helping them reach their goals and achieve dreams, that's when success happens.

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A City Education: Putting Students First Requires Adults Working Together

City Year's morning circle reflects a key value: inclusivity.

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A City Education: Students Need Empathy, But Leave the Savior Mentality at Home

Low income students aren't aliens from another planet. Empathizing with them and meeting them where they are is essential to reaching.

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A City Education: An Inauguration Day Reminder That We Need Social Justice for Students

America's founding principles are noble, but the harsh reality of what students are up against to graduate from high school is not justice.

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A City Education: The Structure of Student Success

With tough economic times affecting families, more than ever schools have to ensure students have a consistent, safe learning environment.

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A City Education: Improving Student Behavior by Thinking Without Boxes

Getting a fourth grader to behave takes some counterintuitive thinking.

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A City Education: Collaboration on Campus Helps Students Succeed

It takes a village. Working together to support students always leads to real results.

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A City Education: Finding a Common Cause in Ending the Dropout Crisis

A City Year Los Angeles corps member kicks off her year working as a tutor and mentor.

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