Under the Microscope: CYC Staff Members Examine Misconceptions About Our Work
Join us to examine some common misconceptions about work in the education sector and the students we serve, with insights from our staff.
Wednesday February 23, 2022: Initiatives to Support Student Mental Health (A Colorado Reengagement Network Event)
Colorado Youth for a Change hosted a panel of education leaders who are making a difference for student mental health on the ground in Colorado schools. From exploring statewide resources to hearing how local schools are adapting to student needs, the…
CDE 2021 Dropout and Graduation Rates: Unique Populations Need Unique Solutions
We take a look at CDE's recently released data with a focus on students facing external hardships.
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.