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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Let’s be real. Living on a Â鶹ÊÓƵ stipend can be tough. Considering all the monthly fees for things such…
Read the storyA Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…
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At the start of each year, each Â鶹ÊÓƵ site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
Read the story![An AmeriCorps member in her red jacket smiles and holds a sign that displays her name Ms. Rogers and also says Future Teacher. She is standing on the front lawn of ARISE Academy](/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_3068-480x332.jpg)
Today Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…
Read the storyWithout access to in-person schooling and the academic and social emotional supports that school provides, student engagement is more critical than…
Read the storyOur Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members have been in virtual classrooms, helping our students maneuver remote learning, for over two months!
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Coming into Â鶹ÊÓƵ where the focus was student’s education came with a rollercoaster of emotions. You start to…
Read the story![The Entergy team serving at Arthur Ashe Charter school gathers for a Â鶹ÊÓƵ team picture in the outdoor garden classroom](/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ODFY21_CYNO_Blog_Ashe-585x332.jpg)
We are thrilled to share a few highlights and shout-outs for our six school teams. Even in the face of…
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Are you thinking about living alone during your service in Â鶹ÊÓƵ? If yes, I highly encourage you to think…
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When I made my decision to serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ for the 2020-2021 school year, I knew it would…
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On September 17th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles’ Civic Engagement (CE) Team held the site’s first ever virtual service day for…
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