Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

My two years at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!
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Before you begin your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…
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Thinking about applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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Our AmeriCorps members are incredible leaders within their school communities. Each day they make an impact on their students, partner…
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Congratulations on starting your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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AmeriCorps members starting in January add capacity to existing Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ teams and support even more students in reaching their…
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Your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service journey can be hard to describe. Check out these tips for describing your service to friends…
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Did you know that many of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s AmeriCorps members want to serve again with us when their first year…
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Service looks different for each AmeriCorps member, depending on where they serve and what part of the school year they…
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