How can we keep our students in school and on track? City Year was founded on the innovative approach that young people are in the best position to help students and improve education in this country. City Year unites young volunteers from all backgrounds for a full year of service as tutors and role models, working to transform schools and communities across the nation. We visit one such school in Queens, New York and observe first-hand the attention and devotion City Year mentors deliver to every single student.