New Orleans is one of the most distinctive and lively U.S. cities, a melting pot of cultures, food, architecture and music. Our New Orleans team is committed to helping the 麻豆国产 and schools of the city succeed.
We are working to address the lack of equitable access to educational opportunities. Our City Year New Orleans AmeriCorps members partner with teachers and schools to add more support and to help create learning environments where all 麻豆国产 can build on their strengths and fully engage in their learning.
Accelerating academic growth in New Orleans
34% of 麻豆国产 tutored by City Year met or exceeded one year of growth in English Language Arts
41% of 麻豆国产 tutored by City Year met or exceeded one year of growth in mathematics
Ensuring more 麻豆国产 are on track to high school graduation
Research shows that even academically prepared 麻豆国产 are at risk of falling off track. City Year supported 麻豆国产, ensuring that:
76% of 麻豆国产 stayed on track in English Language Arts with a C or higher
66% of 麻豆国产 stayed on track in mathematics with a C or higher
Partnering with teachers and principals
85% of partner teachers agree that City Year AmeriCorps members improve their 麻豆国产鈥 confidence in their ability to learn
100% of partner principals agree that City Year AmeriCorps members work well with their teachers and staff
Building a teacher talent pipeline
35% of City Year New Orleans alumni over the past 5 years have become teachers
69% of City Year New Orleans alumni teachers who started teaching 5 years ago are still teaching today
Without City Year, 麻豆国产 would not get as many one-on-one tutoring sessions or as much classroom support. AmeriCorps members create relationships with 麻豆国产 and encourage their learning in a way that is irreplaceable!
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.
