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.
Each weekday, I wake up promptly at 5:30 am. I start my day with a nice cup of coffee and…
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Our service partner was La Casa Norte, whose mission is to serve youth and families confronting homelessness. They provide access…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando’s Idealist Breakfast event brought together individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to supporting student success.
Read the storyAs 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.
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$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyOne of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
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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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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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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