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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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Two students with backpacks walking on a sidewalk near a school with a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Corps Member
Education
To keep students connected to #SchoolEveryDay, remind them how much they matter
November 7, 2018

According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…

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a collage of photos from service: a team of AmeriCorps members, An americorps member sitting at a desk with a student, and portraits of Sally and Ryan
The Corps
Why my school team leader returned for another year of service
November 6, 2018

Ryan Tierney currently serves as my school’s Team Leader at McLain Junior and Senior High; he served his first year…

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The Corps
My experience as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Team Leader
November 2, 2018

Coming into the corps for my first year, I did not know what to expect from the organization, inside or…

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The Corps
Why I’m fired up to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio
October 15, 2018

Meioshia grew up in San Antonio, and this year decided to return to her home city to serve other students…

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Education
Caring relationships and student well-being are key to academic success
October 10, 2018

Sometimes referred to as non-cognitive skills, social and emotional aptitudes such as self-management, goal-setting and problem solving have, in the…

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Jia He learned English after coming to the US as a child
Education
Build Literacy, Build Civic Leaders
September 25, 2018

There’s a picture of me in my mother’s battered “First years in America” album where I’m sipping a Coke from…

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A classroom with desks in small groups.
Education
Building strategic partnerships to provide students with year-round learning support
September 19, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ corps members greet students on the first day of school
The Corps
“I’m a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Now”
September 14, 2018

I’ll let you in on a secret: nobody walks into the first day of school as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…

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the back of a city year americorp member with the label Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ on his jacket as he looks over a teacher and students in a classroom
The Corps
10 things incoming AmeriCorps members should know!
August 20, 2018

Advice from Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Baton Rouge AmeriCorps member Marquis Robinson.

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Group of elementary students smile while wearing their AmeriCorps members' jackets
The Corps
Seven generations
August 17, 2018

“In every deliberation, we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.” -Iroquois Proverb

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High school student working on a computer with an AmeriCorps member supporting
Education
Photo essay: inspiring girls to believe in themselves
August 13, 2018

Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…

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city year americorps member talking with a high school student as they stand in front of lockers in a school hallway
The Corps
Advice to future AmeriCorps members from our Impact Managers
July 13, 2018

Our Impact Managers work alongside our AmeriCorps members every day. Here’s there advice for a strong year of service!

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners