Category Archives: National Leadership Summit

A Recap of In School & On Track: A National Leadership Summit

By Audrey Kuo, City Year Los Angeles corps member “All of our jobs in this room – young people, adults, we educators – we have the responsibility to unlock the potential of every young person that we come into contact … Continue reading

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Closing Out the Summit Strong

By Patrick Kelly, City Year Los Angeles corps member Garnished with chicken wraps and iced tea, the summit’s closing luncheon Wednesday afternoon was intended to reinforce the themes of the summit and inspire the audience to service. It began with … Continue reading

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Red-Carpet Leaders Join Red and Yellow Jackets to Discuss National Service

By Audrey Kuo, City Year Los Angeles corps member After a red-carpet evening where City Year corps members opened for singer John Legend, the glamour of Hollywood carried through to Wednesday morning, when actress Anne Hathaway delivered the opening remarks … Continue reading

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Celebrating Successes and Strategizing to Create More

By Audrey Kuo, City Year Los Angeles corps member Day Two of “In School & On Track” kicked off with a series of thanks and exciting announcements, beginning with the unanimous approval of City Year sites in both Milwaukee and … Continue reading

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A Recap of A Celebration of Hope and Achievement: An Evening Inspired by Those Who Serve and the Lives They Transform

By Jake Belknap, City Year Los Angeles corps member I am happy to say that I was a part of the amazing event, “A Celebration of Hope and Achievement: An Evening Inspired by Those Who Serve and the Lives They … Continue reading

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