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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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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Partnership
June 28, 2018

In April, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt announced a partnership with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to launch HMH Classroom Corps, a unique multi-tiered program…

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Education
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ: A breakthrough innovation in education
May 28, 2018

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ seeks to understand the graduation gap and utilize national service to enhance equitable learning opportunities.

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Red Nose Day and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Our Impact
Making a difference to the students that need us most
May 23, 2018

Support from Red Nose Day has allowed Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ to meet and work with talented and hardworking students in locations…

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Our Impact
Breaking through “the code”: 5 steps for unlocking success in young people
May 22, 2018

In January 2018, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…

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Education
Voices from the field: the power of caring adults to support students’ social-emotional needs
May 16, 2018

Learn more about the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps service experience, which prioritizes building relationships as a tool for equitable learning.

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Our Alumni
Alum uses Law Degree to Support Immigrants
March 5, 2018

Change is not made all at once. It builds gradually over time – one person, one student, one client at…

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Our Alumni
Making the Leap to Consulting After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ
February 5, 2018

Learn more about this Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member’s journey from a national service gap year to consulting and how they…

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Our Impact
Westgate Resorts Foundation Invests in Strong Families, Strong Workforce Mission
January 1, 2018

In November 2017, Westgate Resorts Foundation announced its investment of $1 million in grants for various nonprofits in Central Florida to continue its Strong Families, Strong Workforce…

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Education
National service fuels a holistic approach to student and school success in our highest-need communities
October 2, 2017

Our three decades of youth development experience, along with external research, has shown that students’ academic success is directly tied…

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Our Impact
Investing in relationships: how one Cleveland high school “moves the needle” for students
September 5, 2017

Maddie DeLong built a number of special relationships with students during her service year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Cleveland AmeriCorps…

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Our Impact
Mentoring students: a two-way street
July 31, 2017

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Providence AmeriCorps alumnus Justin Roias knows firsthand how positive relationships with caring adults can help children succeed as…

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Our Alumni
Meet our 2017 Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Awards winners
July 12, 2017

Since 2005, Comcast NBCUniversal has recognized 67 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alumni with our highest alumni recognition, the Comcast NBCUniversal Leadership Award.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners