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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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a middle school student smiles while reading with an AmeriCorps member
Education
A holistic approach to student success
April 6, 2020

Our Whole School, Whole Child approach provides academic and social-emotional supports to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need…

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Education
Social-emotional learning with Asalia
April 1, 2020

Social-emotional learning is a way that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…

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A corps member runs games during recess to help kids cooperate and have fun
Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles teacher spotlight – Part 4
March 4, 2020

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…

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Sen. Chris Coons receives the John S. McCain Service to Country Award
Education
Friends of National Service Awards celebrates unity
February 26, 2020

Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight- Part 3

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…

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Read Across America and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Education
Celebrate student voices with Read Across America
February 25, 2020

Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…

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A partner teacher at one of our LA schools.
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight- Part 2
February 19, 2020

Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…

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A partner teacher at one of our schools.
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles Teacher Spotlight
February 12, 2020

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work side-by-side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…

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Students and AmeriCorps member
Education
Advancing academic and interpersonal learning through relationships
December 17, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members facilitate Hour of Code for students
Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ shares the adventure of coding through Hour of Code
December 10, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, Hour of Code and digital learning opportunities Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is sharing fun and engaging Hour of Code activities…

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Shannon Luby greets students
Our Impact
Starting the School Day Strong: Power Greeting Promotes Attendance and a Positive School Environment
November 7, 2019

Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners