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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Computer Science Education week kicks off December 7-12 at schools around the world. Detroit’s Noble Elementary School joined in with…
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Karli, Eric and I were very excited and thankful to get to speak with Egypt Worthy over Microsoft Teams on…
Read the storyWith the support of Columbus City Schools, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus has been transitioning back to hybrid service alongside students! Read…
Read the storyEach month as part of our alumni newsletter, we feature some of our amazing alumni and what they’ve been up…
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The interview is a space for you to tell your prospective employer more about your background, experiences, and to express…
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Service Year Advisors help prospective and confirmed corps members move from application to registration and are a valuable resource to…
Read the storyI applied for Â鶹ÊÓƵ senior year of college, knowing that I eventually wanted to go to graduate school to…
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Meet Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…
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While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…
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Let’s be real. Living on a Â鶹ÊÓƵ stipend can be tough. Considering all the monthly fees for things such…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
Read the story![An AmeriCorps member in her red jacket smiles and holds a sign that displays her name Ms. Rogers and also says Future Teacher. She is standing on the front lawn of ARISE Academy](/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_3068-480x332.jpg)
Today Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…
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