Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Meet AmeriCorps member Traneshia Stormer, who proudly serves at ARISE Academy. She discusses her favorite times to spend with students…
Read the storyI was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…
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From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s work isn’t just done during the school…
Read the storyIn 2017, Brad Montague, creator of the popular YouTube series Kid President, gave a talk on how to be a…
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Those who serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ spend long days devoting their time and effort to helping schools and communities throughout…
Read the storyOur Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members make a difference in students’ lives! Kathleen McShane proudly serves at Langston Hughes Academy. She…
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Some corps members want to give back to their community, some want to mentor and tutor students, some were inspired…
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My name is Fernie Torres and I proudly serve as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Julia A….
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My name is Alexis Jefferson, and I proudly serve as a Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Rockwell Automation…
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At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, 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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This year, all Â鶹ÊÓƵ Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal: the promotion promise. The promotion…
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