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

As graduation edges near the horizon of the service year, our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members are planning for their next…
Read the storyA Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Sacramento Team Leader, shares how the tools and trainings that Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
Read the storyService to cause greater than self is one of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helped me understand our education system through service in schools and through a university partnership that helped me…
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