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.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
Read the storyLearn what it’s like to serve at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and what to expect at the start of service. Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
Read the storyAshwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
Read the storyHughey Newsome joined the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
Read the storyStudent Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
Read the storyThis summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
Read the storyBuilding and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
Read the storyThe effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
Read the storyA new research project, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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