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What happens when passion meets purpose? You get leaders like Julie Rogers Bascom. This month’s Expert Spotlight shines on Julie, Director of Learning & Leadership at National Youth Leadership Council, whose decades of work have empowered youth to lead, learn, and take action in their communities. From classrooms to community change—Julie is showing us what service-learning looks like at its best. Dive in and get inspired! https://bit.ly/4jsGxUt #CitizenSchools30 #ExpertSpotlight #LearningTogether

Jessica Lander’s story began at a crowded office table in Charlestown, where her Citizen Schools team gathered each morning to support each other and their students. That spirit of collaboration fueled Jessica’s growth as an educator—and inspired her lifelong commitment to immigrant education. Now an author and national advocate, she’s proving that when we center community, educators thrive—and so do students. ✨ Discover how her journey with Citizen Schools shaped her impact: https://bit.ly/4jr3DuF 👉 Help us celebrate teachers like Jessica. Make your Teacher Appreciation gift to Citizen Schools today: citizenschools.org/donate #CitizenSchools30 #TeacherSpotlight #EducatorImpact #LearningTogether #TeacherAppreciationMonth

This week is our Virtual Alumni Gathering! We're so excited to see many of you there on May 29 at 4:30pm EST. This is your last chance to register and reconnect with your fellow alumni! Take a scroll through these memories and tag a friend or two who you know would love to be there. Let's make sure everyone gets the memo! Don't miss out! Register today: https://bit.ly/3ShPhBw #CitizenSchools30 #CitizenSchoolsAlumni

Before she was National Teacher of the Year, Sydney Chaffee was a Citizen Schools Teaching Fellow learning the power of joyful, rigorous education—and community-centered teaching. “Working at Citizen Schools showed me how important community is to fostering an educational environment where kids can learn and grow and, if we’re lucky, change the world.” This Teacher Appreciation Month, we celebrate Sydney and all the educators who transform lives through love, leadership, and learning. Your gift to Citizen Schools helps us support educators like Sydney—and inspire the next generation of students to dream big, give back, and transform the world around them. Let’s honor teachers not just with thanks, but with action. Full story → https://bit.ly/3HkdViD Donate today → citizenschools.org/donate #CitizenSchools30 #TeacherSpotlight #EducatorImpact #LearningTogether #TeacherAppreciationMonth

Calling all alumni! We've loved seeing so many of your familiar faces lately and we're excited to keep the good times rolling. We have a Virtual Alumni Gathering coming up on May 29 at 4:30pm EST and we can't wait to catch up. Ready to join us? Register now: https://bit.ly/3ShPhBw

At Citizen Schools, we’re proud to partner with the National Grid Foundation and excited to celebrate the launch of their Youth Advisory Council (YAC) — a bold and inspiring move to elevate youth voices and champion inclusive, youth-led philanthropy. This initiative reflects National Grid Foundation’s unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders through investments in energy education, community development, and youth leadership. We’re honored to stand alongside you in this important work. If you or someone you know is between the ages of 18–25 and based in NY or MA, don’t miss this incredible opportunity to make a real impact. 🗓️ Applications due: June 12, 2025 🔗 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/erQX59v9 #NationalGridFoundation #CitizenSchools #YouthAdvisoryCouncil #LeadershipOpportunity #YouthEmpowerment #Education #CommunityImpact #Philanthropy #SkillsThatMatter #PartnerInImpact

Are you ready to make a lasting impact? 🤝 Passionate about public service and giving back? 💫 Inspired by the opportunity to shape the next generation of innovators? 📣 Ready to lead and drive change in your community? AmeriCorps VISTA, in collaboration with Citizen Schools, is seeking dedicated Fellows to empower K-12 students in underserved communities through hands-on learning experiences. As a Fellow, you'll help foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration while supporting student showcases and building partnerships with local organizations. Step up and join a cohort of change-makers committed to shaping a brighter future! 🌟 https://lnkd.in/dQ8tqRSa #Hiring #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsVISTA #NationalService #PublicService #FutureLeaders #CommunityImpact #Nonprofit

Tara Hollins grew up in Dorchester—and now teaches in the same schools that shaped her. From Citizen Schools Teaching Fellow to full-time educator, she’s proof of what’s possible when we invest in community. 🔗 Meet Tara and read her story: https://bit.ly/4khhJQ4 Your support makes stories like Tara’s possible. This Teacher Appreciation Month, invest in the next generation of educators and changemakers! citizenschools.org/donate #CitizenSchools30 #TeacherAppreciation #FullCircleImpact #LearningTogether #AlumniVoices #AmeriCorpsAlum #EducatorSpotlight

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week + 30 Years of Impact 🍎 At Citizen Schools, we know one thing for sure: teachers change lives. For 30 years, we’ve worked side-by-side with educators—training future teachers, extending learning beyond the bell, and co-creating hands-on learning that sparks curiosity and leadership. 🎓 From our National Teaching Fellowship to in-classroom partnerships today, we’ve witnessed the incredible transformation that happens when educators are empowered. Let’s celebrate these changemakers and keep pushing forward together. Want to honor a teacher who made a difference? Donate at citizenschools.org/donate or share their story today: bit.ly/3YwUpFB 🙌 #CitizenSchools30 #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek #LearningTogether #EducationMatters

Internship Opportunity (and those that know them!) Citizen Schools is looking for a talented and passionate Community & Corporate Partnership Intern to support our mission to help all students thrive in school and beyond through hands-on learning and career mentors. The Community & Corporate Partnership Intern is responsible for conducting partnership research, supporting outreach efforts, and collaborating on volunteer engagement strategies, and will ensure successful execution of strengthened cross-sector partnerships and an expanded volunteer engagement pipeline. 📍 Location: Boston, MA 🕒 Work schedule: #Hybrid and the Intern will be required to build partnerships with the region 💰 Stipend: $15/hour for up to 15 hours per week 📄 Job Description: https://bit.ly/3GI5AoP – Apply today! Interested? Referrals? Let's talk! 📩 victoriathornton@citizenschools.org