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.
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“I feel honored and humbled to step into the role of Senior Vice President & Executive Director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
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As it begins to get warmer, the team and I have made plans to go back to the farm, Oasis…
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Team Care Force 15 decided to reflect on our experiences with Care Force so far and what we hope to…
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Integrated academic and social-emotional supports for students are desperately needed in our schools both during and after the pandemic, especially…
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When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. I am reminded of…
Read the storyOn Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando hosted our Red Jacket Networking event at the Beardall Senior Center. This…
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Count Day is one of two days in the school year when student attendance helps determine how much state aid…
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In a recent article from NPR, teachers across the U.S. shared their experiences as educators amid what is communally being…
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Care Force’s mission was simple: lead Aramark’s employees through a powerful day of service; but completing this goal was far…
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These are challenging times for all that are working in schools. Re-engaging students after a year of virtual learning…
Read the storyThe other day, I told one of my students to please remember to put periods at the end of his…
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It is hard to believe that it’s only been two years since the COVID-19 pandemic began when it feels like…
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