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.
A Â鶹ÊÓƵ year of service comes with professional development opportunities, deeply rooted camaraderie, and a rich opportunity to change…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Jose/Silicon Valley, we are incredibly proud of our Alumni and strive to provide a continued…
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Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
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This summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…
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When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of Â鶹ÊÓƵ. I am reminded of…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
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From August 3rd-7th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ partnered with Hulu to offer a career and professional development experience like no other! This…
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How do you practice self-care? If you’re not sure, ask yourself these questions.
Read the storyThis poem is a written reflection that Maraina Weyl (San José/ Silicon Valley ’20) wrote in the early transition from…
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