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.
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Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…
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We can meet students where they are by putting the theories surrounding social-emotional learning into practice, particularly by building lasting…
Read the storyEvery Wednesday at South High School, Harmony Project hosts an after-school choir program for our students. When first introduced to the organization, I thought…
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Learn more about this Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…
Read the storyA Â鶹ÊÓƵ Columbus AmeriCorps member discusses the importance of service in maintaining Martin Luther King Jr’s beloved society.
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Having caring adults who challenge students, while being supportive and encouraging, can make all the difference in educational success.
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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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Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.
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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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