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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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Our Alumni
A Letter from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston Alum
April 23, 2020

Give now to support AmeriCorps members’ service in virtual classrooms. Isabel Barros is the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Boston Alumni Board Chair…

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Education
With Patience and Support Comes Student Success
April 8, 2020

In January 2020, I was given the task of helping a student out in English, who could not grasp the…

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Education
A holistic approach to student success
April 6, 2020

Our Whole School, Whole Child approach provides academic and social-emotional supports to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need…

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Education
Social-emotional learning with Asalia
April 1, 2020

Social-emotional learning is a way that Â鶹ÊÓƵ can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…

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Our Alumni
Lighting the path forward

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is designed to improvise and conquer new challenges. Whether in a classroom, hallway, office, cafeteria or outdoor space,…

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Our Impact
Business as Unusual? Yes, Please!
March 31, 2020

From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry: Many of us were thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when…

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Our Alumni
Care Force Alumni Spotlight: Alejandro Villafuerte

Ben and Brittany were able to do a call with Alejandro Villafuerte about his experience serving with Â鶹ÊÓƵ. We…

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Our Alumni
A note in honor of AmeriCorps Appreciation Month
March 26, 2020

As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.

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Benefits & Resources
Digital Resources for our San Jose Community (Updated)
March 24, 2020

One of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…

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Our Impact
Creating a Culture of Kindness
March 6, 2020

In partnership with schools and teachers, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…

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Benefits & Resources
From a current AmeriCorps member to a future one
March 4, 2020

Â鶹ÊÓƵ is an AmeriCorps program that helps students in systemically under-resourced schools reach their highest potential. There are many…

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Education
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles teacher spotlight – Part 4

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners