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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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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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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The school year may have started, but it’s not too late to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly! We’re currently accepting…
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What does it mean to “do service” in a world no longer bound by ones and zeroes? Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps…
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