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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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
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Learn more about the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.
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Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
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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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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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