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.
Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…
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During the class reading time, Jolene would cringe when it was her turn to read out loud and often didn’t…
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All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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Being a Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member is not only a transformative opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives…
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Read on for advice from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum on finding housing before a year of service
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How do you make your application stand out? Check out these tips from our recruitment staff
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How can I get around without a car? What’s it like to serve in Columbia? We answer all your top…
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