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

Hughey Newsome joined the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit Board in 2024 and is already a big asset to our organization. Hughey…
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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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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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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…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC has been proudly serving the Washington, DC community for almost 25 years thanks to the support of…
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Last Thursday, May 9th, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ DC reignited the flame of community and service by bringing back Breakfast of Champions….
Read the storyThroughout the school year, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans corps spends 10-12 hours a day serving students and supporting teachers….
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Here are four ways we work to support Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member wellbeing and mental health during their service year…
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