Why We Matter City Year

Today we are joined by Michael Lynch, CEO and co-founder of Improve Your Tomorrow, to discuss the impact mentors and Student Success Coaches have on young people, particularly young men of color.

We're honored to welcome Josh Fryday, Chief Service Officer of California Volunteers to today's edition of "Why We Matter." Listen to learn more about national service in California.

Today we met with Maggie Franco, Vice President of Education Ecosystem and Systems Change at City Year. Together, we dive into the pilot California Student Success Coach Learning Network.

In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Boyce, Vice President of SSC Technical Assistance, Technical Assistance Director, NPSS Support Hub at City Year to learn more about the student success coach model.

In our first episode from "Why We Matter," we hear from Voices for National Service President and City Year Chief External Engagement, Policy, and International Officer, AnnMaura Connolly as she discusses the power of national service.

The challenges public schools and students are facing are real – chronic absenteeism, declining academic performance, increasing emotional and mental health concerns.  At the same time, we know our youth have limitless talent and potential and they've shown resilience and creativity during and after the pandemic.  In this new podcast series from City Year, education, policy experts, and thought leaders, will come together to share insights, and offer solutions for helping our youth learn, grow, and thrive, in school and beyond.   You will hear from the young adults who partner with classroom teachers to support student success.  We start by spotlighting a promising effort in the Golden State – California - that is offering students an additional caring adult in their lives, just when they need one.  This is Jonathan Raymond, your host of Why We Matter, recording from City Year Headquarters in Boston, MA -- Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.