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

Education
Spring means serious business in our schools
March 2, 2017
All of the standardized tests my students will be taking soon are rigorous, and for third graders represents a certain…
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The Corps
What do AmeriCorps members do? Build relationships to help students succeed
February 13, 2017
From the start, I knew that in order to be successful, I needed to develop positive relationships with my teammates,…
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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members own unique responsibilities as coordinators
December 22, 2016
Leading initiatives and planning events are two key components of the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member role. Learn more about these…
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The Corps
A parent’s perspective
October 16, 2016
Service to cause greater than self is one of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s values. As a parent and educator, I have realized…
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The Corps
Giving thanks on #GivingTuesday
November 13, 2014
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, the eight of us who comprise the team reflect on why we are thankful to…
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