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

Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
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We can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
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There are 354,172 students in Miami who need and deserve our support. You could be part of an AmeriCorps team that…
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Here are a few tips from the members of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s Talent Acquisition team that will help you confidently craft…
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Still, a healthy meal is important for your wellbeing and productivity. From breakfast to dinner here are some quick, delicious…
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Learn more about this Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
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Having caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
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Karinne Caisse, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ provided help her navigate…
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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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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Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland AmeriCorps…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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