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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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Our Alumni
A Letter from a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston Alum
April 23, 2020

Give now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston Alumni Board Chair…

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Education
With Patience and Support Comes Student Success
April 8, 2020

In January 2020, I was given the task of helping a student out in English, who could not grasp the…

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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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Opening Day photo of the 2011-2012 Deloitte sponsored Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Team, in Chicago.
Our Alumni
Lighting the path forward

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is designed to improvise and conquer new challenges. Whether in a classroom, hallway, office, cafeteria or outdoor space,…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Alejandro Villafuerte
March 31, 2020

Ben and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. We…

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Our Alumni
A note in honor of AmeriCorps Appreciation Month
March 26, 2020

As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.

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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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners