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- Ep. 7 - Exploring the Importance of Relationships with Chris Tuck, New Rochelle City School District
Join us as we speak with Chris Tuck of New Rochelle City School District to explore the power of relationships in schools and communities.
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24 min - Ep. 6 - The Impact of Student Success Coaches on Schools and Classrooms with Dr. Pedro Noguera
Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dean of the USC Rossier School of Pedro Noguera joins us to discuss the critical need of SSCs in schools. Through his extensive experience in schools across the country, Dr. Noguera lends his thoughts on the impact of programs like City Year on students, teachers, schools, and communities.
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18 min - Ep. 5 - The Impact of Mentorship on Young People with Michael Lynch, Improve Your Tomorrow
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.
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22 min - Ep. 4 - National Service in California with Josh Fryday, California Volunteers
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.
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18 min - Ep. 3 - Who Are We? Part II: California Student Success Coach Learning Network
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.
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20 min - Welcome to Why We Matter!
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.
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About Why We Matter
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City Year Studios presents Why We Matter, a weekly podcast that brings together young leaders, public education and policy experts, thought partners, and change-makers. Why We Matter seeks to share insights and discuss the limitless power of our youth, the importance of strong mentorship and developmental relationships, and more.These conversations will stir suggestions and offer solutions for helping our youth learn, grow, and thrive, in school and beyond.
Tune in to our Spotlight Series, where you will hear from the young adults who have served as student success coaches across the country with City Year or with partner organizations. Join hosts Jonathan Raymond and Emily Sullivan each week for new episodes, recorded live at City Year Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.