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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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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On Sept. 25th we celebrated Opening Day with Los Angeles Unified Board President Monica Garcia and Assembly member Miguel Santiago,…
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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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ and BellXcel are developing a new collaborative partnership because we know that for students to succeed in the classroom…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando Americorps members serving at Oak Ridge High School will proudly wear the Heart of Florida United Way…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Orlando is proud to be selected as a recipient of The Starbucks Foundation’s 2018 Opportunity for All grant,…
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Two years ago, Tatiyana Murray was 21, wrapping up her bachelor’s degree in political science and searching for a meaningful experience as her…
Read the storyAfter graduating from Boston College with B.A. in Sociology, Allison answered the call to service as a mentor and role…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s impact as told by Brandan, a student who was directly served by Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a classroom in…
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In the same way Â鶹ÊÓƵ San José/Silicon Valley AmeriCorps members serve students, our students have so much to offer and teach…
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In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with Â鶹ÊÓƵ to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.
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