Where passion and presence unite: tapping AmeriCorps members to address teacher shortage
CYC and Colorado Education Institute partnered to research the teacher pipeline in Colorado and explore possible solutions.
Stories that moved us this fall
Check out some stories from the fall 2021 semester that remind us why we do this work!
How a man and a van are helping young moms succeed
Read more about a Corps for a Change member who is helping students in a unique way.
Combating negative math identity: reflecting on the first semester of Colorado Math Corps
As the first semester of Colorado Math Corps draws to a close, we look back on the program's results and why it is so necessary.
Recap: Student Engagement in this Moment with the Colorado Reengagement Network
On October 19, Colorado Youth for a Change partnered with Stand for Children to bring a student engagement webinar to the Colorado Reengagement Network, in recognition of October as Dropout Prevention Month.
Increasing graduation rates after COVID means meeting students where they are
This summer, CYC sat down with students who left school early to listen and learn from their experiences. Their insights were invaluable as we as an organization—and, going wider, as the educational sector—begin the work of rebuilding after COVID-19.
Tutoring initiative to serve 10,000 Colorado students in upcoming school year
Colorado Youth for a Change (CYC) and Serve Colorado have received funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief program and AmeriCorps to expand a tutoring and student support program in the wake of the educational turmoil created by COVID-19.
Back to School Night 2021
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021: Back to School Night, CYC's biggest annual fundraiser, took place on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Together with our community, we raised almost $100,000 for Colorado students. The evening also honored a leader in Colorado education, Elsa Holguín,…
Thursday April 29th: Innovation through a Pandemic: What We’ve Learned and What We’ll Carry Forward
APRIL 29, 2021: Leaders across Colorado joined us on Thursday, April 29 to talk through innovation in education. We looked at the disparities brought to light as a result of remote learning, innovative practices schools/community organizations have adopted, and how…
Celebrating Colorado’s Black Leaders and Their Impact on Education
We're honored to highlight a few of Colorado's Black leaders and their enduring impact on education and policy as part of Black History Month. While many of us recognize these names, we may not know the accomplishments and courage behind…