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Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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The Corps
Back to school checklist for tutors, mentors and role models
September 3, 2024

So, you’re about to start your first year as a tutor, mentor or student success coach, working closely with K-12…

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The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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The Corps
What to expect at the start of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service
August 12, 2024

Learn what it’s like to serve at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and what to expect at the start of service. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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The Corps
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helps young people learn and lead
July 29, 2024

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…

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The Corps
Why Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s student success coach network matters
July 16, 2024

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…

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The Corps
My Gap Year with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia
June 27, 2024

Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…

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Opportunity
Honoring Pride Month: A Personal Reflection By Virgil Emily, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Silicon Valley

  Celebrating & Honoring LGBTTQIAP+ Pride Month with a Personal Reflection from Virgil Emily, Student Success Coach for Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…

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Education
Corps Members Explore the Power of Generative AI on Advancing Education Opportunity

This summer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…

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The Corps
Successfully Closing Out Student Relationships
June 18, 2024

Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…

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Our Impact
National service builds critical workforce, civic and life skills
June 5, 2024

A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners