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

From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, 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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This year, all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal: the promotion promise. The promotion…
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Impact manager Alysa Hemcher shares her Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ bucket list.
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After a couple of months being in the office for the winter, we were finally given the news that we…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando’s opening day celebration brought together Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando team sponsors, board members, champions, as well as families…
Read the storyIn the early 2000’s, I started a consulting business in Los Angeles. When I was establishing my business, I was…
Read the storyAnother year of service complete! On Thursday, June 6th, 270 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members were joined by family,…
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One of our guiding stories, “The Starfish Story,” is used to describe a student our AmeriCorps members know they made…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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As a native of Jacksonville, Allishia Bauman is Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville’s Chief of Staff and is involved in a number…
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