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…
20 Reasons to Give as 2020 Comes to a Close
COVID-19 Shined a Light on the Inequities that Exist. “…the school closures caused by COVID-19 have additional aspects of trauma to students, loss of resources, and loss of opportunity to learn that go well beyond a traditional summer break for…
What a Difference a Year Makes: Finding Hope and Resilience
The Fight for Racial Equity
The murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery sparked a wide array of organizations across the country to publish statements that expressed outrage at the senseless deaths and the fight for racial equity that continues today. Colorado Youth…
CYC Redeploys 30 AmeriCorps Members in Response to COVID-19 and the Impact on Education
Colorado Youth for a Change (CYC) will partner with Serve Colorado and the Governor’s Office to recruit, train, and place up to 30 AmeriCorps members in school districts for the 2020-21 school year. Our goal is to keep students engaged…
Welcome Change Makers:
Introducing our 2020 AmeriCorps Members The COVID-19 pandemic has shined a light on new and old community needs across America. From contact tracing and food delivery to the tutoring of students falling behind in school, the needs can feel overwhelming.…
We Celebrate and Keep Pushing: LGBTQIA+ Equity in Schools
“Why do you need to ask those questions?”, is a phrase commonly heard by CYC staff and AmeriCorps members during our intake process. “Those questions” are as follows: What is your sexual orientation? What is your gender identity? What are your pronouns? Unfortunately, our society…
Linking Reenrollment with Post Secondary Success
Young people in Colorado that have left or dropped out of school often do so because they are unable to see the benefit of a high school diploma in their present or future. The primary goal of CYC’s Reengagement program is…
Supporting Younger Children during the Shift to Remote Learning
Our students need us now more than ever. Education can provide stability during a time that feels uncertain for so many. As Colorado Youth for a Change staff and our Colorado Reading Corps AmeriCorps members pivot to align with stay…