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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
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This summer, Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
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New York, NY – June 5, 2024 – Today, Â鶹ÊÓƵ New York (CYNY), an education nonprofit that recruits young…
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A new research project, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
Read the storyAt Â鶹ÊÓƵ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s innovative teacher pathway program is helping to address two of the biggest challenges facing public education today: teacher…
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Last Thursday, May 9th, Â鶹ÊÓƵ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the Â鶹ÊÓƵ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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