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

My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.
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$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…
Read the storyOne of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
Read the storyAt my Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ partner school, AmeriCorps members provide at-risk students with routine and personalized interventions throughout the year. Interventions…
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Chelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s work isn’t just done during the school…
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In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….
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Today, Ruby is 64 years old and she still calls New Orleans home. There, she runs the Ruby Bridges Foundation…
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This year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…
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Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!
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