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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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Education
Building strategic partnerships to provide students with year-round learning support
September 19, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…

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Education
Photo essay: inspiring girls to believe in themselves
August 13, 2018

Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…

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Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ: A breakthrough innovation in education
May 28, 2018

Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.

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Education
Voices from the field: the power of caring adults to support students’ social-emotional needs
May 16, 2018

Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.

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Education
National service fuels a holistic approach to student and school success in our highest-need communities
October 2, 2017

Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…

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Education
Building relationships through a shared love of reading
March 8, 2017

During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…

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Education
Spring means serious business in our schools
March 2, 2017

All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…

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