Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
One of the most interesting parts of service is the people that you meet along the way. From the staff…
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The best thing about serving with the same students for two years is that you’re able to see a more…
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Thinking about applying to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ, but not sure where? Well, lucky for you, Â鶹ÊÓƵ is serving…
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The 2021 – 2022 academic year marked our 25th year of partnership with the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD)….
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Hello there! My name is Mark Nealon and I am the proud Team Leader this year at Brighton High School,…
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Students at Hartranft Elementary School eagerly greet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly AmeriCorps members. In this new ongoing series, we’ll take…
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Evidence-based solutions including social emotional support helps students and schools recover from the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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On October 9th, The Los Angeles Rams honored Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Program Manager and alum, Silvia Fausto, during their…
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My grandmother in Nepal, a matriarch in her own right, was a teacher – and always told us that…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio hosted its annual Opening Day, Friday, September 9th at the beautiful Magnolia Halle. The more than…
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While working on her Â鶹ÊÓƵ application, Jessica Butay reached the question: Where would you like to apply to serve?…
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Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…
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