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Our stories

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 power of community
October 23, 2019

One of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…

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Benefits & Resources
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ really prepares you for “the real world”

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ strongly believes in the idea that it takes a village to raise a child, so it is invaluable…

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Benefits & Resources
Find what fulfills you

Here are some of the ways Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work with students in and out of school
Our Impact
Hoops and mentoring basketball tournament

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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Education
Honoring Ruby Bridges as an African American pioneer in education

Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s tiered interventions explained!

At my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ partner school, AmeriCorps members provide at-risk students with routine and personalized interventions throughout the year. Interventions…

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Education
Honoring Du Bois as our final African American pioneer in education.

In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….

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Our Impact
The power of lunch time

In 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…

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two young students, one smiling in a classroom as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ corps member teaches them around a table in a classroom
Our Impact
Making an impact in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ intervention spaces

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…

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An AmeriCorps member and a student read a chapter book together.
Education
An update on the Network for School Improvement program

This year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.

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Our Impact
One year of impact

Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!

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Four AmeriCorps members dance as they try to energize students for a day of learning
Our Impact
The promotion promise

This year, all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal:  the promotion promise. The promotion…

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