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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Education
Compass Academy develops leaders and learners
May 9, 2023

Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums: A lifetime of impact
May 3, 2023

When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…

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The Corps
Why I Serve
May 2, 2023

I have loved community service and volunteer work for as long as I can remember, from packing bags of food…

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The Corps
4 Reasons to Join Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock

1. Give Back to Your Community. Joining Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is a wonderful avenue to give back to the community. Do…

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The Corps
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
May 1, 2023

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit welcomed creative genius and novelist Andre Ebron to present on Imposter Syndrome to our AmeriCorps members and…

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The Corps
Fashion Revolution Week: The Importance of Ethical Fashion and Self-Expression Among Middle Schoolers
April 25, 2023

Fashion is an essential avenue for self-expression. This past month I asked my students how they express themselves with their…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Yvonne Garcia
Our Alumni
Celebrating Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum Yvonne Garcia
April 24, 2023

Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…

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Our Impact
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 101: Math Interventions and Tutoring
April 14, 2023

This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing math curriculum. In this ongoing…

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Education
Afterschool programs can be safe spaces for students
April 12, 2023

Caring adults, including AmeriCorps members, can help to create learning environments where young people thrive and feel welcomed and valued.

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Education
Celebrate National School Librarian Day!
April 6, 2023

As the name suggests, National School Librarian Day allows people to appreciate school librarians and everything they do for schools…

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Our Community
Passionate Journeys: Exploring AmeriCorps Members’ Interests Outside of Service
March 30, 2023

As a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…

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The Corps
More Than a Thank You
March 29, 2023

March brings about a sense of change and newness, but for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, March remains the same every…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners