City Year Coaches Make Big Impact

City Year Jacksonville just shattered records, with 56 student success coaches logging 100,000 hours of service in Duval County Public Schools during the 2025-2026 school year. Focused on nine underperforming campuses—seven elementary, two middle—these AmeriCorps members tackle literacy gaps and low attendance while also supporting students’ social-emotional growth. Coaches like Taia Wright, a former data analyst turned third-grade mentor, help build communication and leadership skills. Though not teachers, they work 50 hours weekly, mentoring, running clubs, and partnering with educators to boost academics and behavior. Since launching in 2013, over 700 young adults have served, proving the vital, ongoing need for passionate community changemakers right here in Jacksonville. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f7886c09977f2bb