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.
Reflecting on my Time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, I realized…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
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A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
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International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….
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In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
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Your ballot counts! Help Â鶹ÊÓƵ bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
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How can we ensure students have positive learning experiences while challenging them too? Â鶹ÊÓƵ encourages students to own their…
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Eight youth-serving organizations are expanding student success coaching into schools and extended learning programs throughout California.
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As graduation season approaches and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Â鶹ÊÓƵ (LACY) plans, many…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
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Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
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