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 student smiles and looks at an AmeriCorps member as they sit together at a table doing work](/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/CYBR-09.18-collinrichie-109-585x332.jpg)
In January 2020, I was given the task of helping a student out in English, who could not grasp the…
Read the story![a middle school student smiles while reading with an AmeriCorps member](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/MBH15-Miami-Service-elliothaney-9592-blue-copy-585x332.jpg)
Our Whole School, Whole Child approach provides academic and social-emotional supports to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need…
Read the story![](/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Asalia.Riquia-585x332.png)
Social-emotional learning is a way that Â鶹ÊÓƵ can support students in acquiring tools to better understand and navigate their…
Read the story![](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cushinberry-CY-Headshot.jpg)
From the desk of Dr. Catherine Cushinberry: Many of us were thrown for a loop a few weeks ago when…
Read the story![San Jose skyline](/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/San_Jose_California_USA1440-585x332.jpg)
One of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s core values is teamwork. We strive to work powerfully together in a unified effort to achieve…
Read the story![A corps member runs games during recess to help kids cooperate and have fun](/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/DSC09701-585x332.jpg)
In partnership with schools and teachers, our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work to create a culture of kindness by building…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ is an AmeriCorps program that helps students in systemically under-resourced schools reach their highest potential. There are many…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work with partner teachers to fully support students in the classroom. Meet middle school science teacher…
Read the story![Sen. Chris Coons receives the John S. McCain Service to Country Award](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CHI24859-585x332.png)
Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…
Read the story![](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ceja-585x332.png)
Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members work side–by–side in collaboration with their partner teachers to fully support their students in the classroom. We are…
Read the story![Read Across America and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/read_across_america_750_x_500_00239-585x332.jpg)
Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…
Read the story![A partner teacher at one of our LA schools.](/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Ms.-Tellez-585x332.png)
Today we are spotlighting Ms. Tellez who has been teaching for 34 years at 93rd St. Elementary School, keep reading…
Read the story