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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’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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A year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…
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A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
Read the storyAt Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s innovative teacher pathway program is helping to address two of the biggest challenges facing public education today: teacher…
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