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

Joining Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ in the middle of a global pandemic has felt like jumping into the deep end. As educators…
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Meet Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Boston alum and Taco Bell Live Más Scholarship winner Clark Shimeall who shares about his journey with City…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Kansas City launched in 2015 with broad-based support from the Kansas City community, from the school district, to…
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While my intentions are to pursue a career in education, this networking event pushed me to reflect on the wide…
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Let’s be real. Living on a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ stipend can be tough. Considering all the monthly fees for things such…
Read the storyThe red jacket we put on every day has a gravitational pull that draws students in. Their past experiences…
Read the storyA Baton Rouge program is working to set students on a path to success by providing academic support and creating…
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At the start of each year, each Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ site holds a Red Jacket Dedication ceremony where every Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
Read the storyThis month, the Earl Warren team has put together a virtual game room for our school as an incentive for…
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Today Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Orleans celebrates Future Teachers of America Day! Every year, 20% of our AmeriCorps members become teachers…
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Amber Cox first learned about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ when she was pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business management at The College of New Jersey. It…
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Help Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ win a chance to present at SXSW EDU 2021 on the role of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps…
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