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.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
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Power greeting is a part of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ culture that is seen often in the schools we serve. This…
Read the storyOctober marks Filipino American Heritage Month. To celebrate, we’re spotlighting three incredible staff and corps members who left their mark…
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Earlier this month we virtually welcomed our 2021-22 AmeriCorps class, marking the official beginning of our 15th year of service in Los Angeles and Inglewood.   Our Opening Day celebration…
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Want to know how you’ll be supported throughout service? Here’s a comprehensive list of the benefits and resources you’ll have…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ gives AmeriCorps member Mi’Ele Booker the opportunity to be the person she needed when she was younger, especially…
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The yellow jacket is a legacy of trust in Sacramento, people move on but the yellow jacket persists, here’s a…
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Returning this year as the Team Leader at George Washington Carver STEM, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Cleveland AmeriCorps member Paulina Tesnow, reflects…
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On Saturday, September 18, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Hampshire kicked off our 2021-22 service year with our annual Opening Day ceremony….
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We are so excited that this year we are not only partnering with Boston Public Schools, but also expanding to…
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Teachers and students know what they need this year—let’s listen to their feedback and insights to help guide our work…
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Team Leaders Tessa Hannigan (Sullivan Elementary School) and Emilio Weber (Blaine School) share their experiences serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly…
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