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.
Karinne Caisse, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that Â鶹ÊÓƵ provided help her navigate…
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A 2017 study found that having just one black teacher in elementary school (third, fourth or fifth grade) reduced the…
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This extended day program at Sarah Greenwood School in Boston offers students a chance to receive tutoring and extra homework…
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At the beginning of every service year, each Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member has the opportunity to craft a personal “I…
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“What is an irrational fear you have?” This was a question I asked Manuel*, a tenth-grade student I mentored during…
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From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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