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.
As an AmeriCorps member, my success in supporting our students academically and behaviorally rests in my ability to establish a…
Read the storyTulsa students are looking for someone who believes in them and will show up for them every single day. Many…
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My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
Read the storyOne of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyÂ鶹ÊÓƵ strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…
Read the storyHere are some of the ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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This year, all Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal: the promotion promise. The promotion…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
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Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!
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Taking a gap year, whether it’s between high school and college, during your undergraduate years or after college, is a…
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