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.
A battle of mathematical wits is playing out in a cramped but colorful classroom. Ruben*, an outgoing fourth-grader with dark…
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It’s a wintry, late afternoon in the Bronx, and teachers and students stream outside into the cold air at the…
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For Black History Month, Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philadelphia is honoring people and institutions that are African American pioneers in education, such as…
Read the storyDr. Catherine Cushinberry attended a parent open house at Brownsville Road Elementary. It was an event hosted by the team…
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On Monday, January 21, frigid winter temperatures were no match for nearly 1,000 volunteers who turned out for Â鶹ÊÓƵ…
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Starting the Â鶹ÊÓƵ experience, the thing I was most looking forward to being involved in was Leadership Lunch. I…
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We’re all settling down after recess. The hands on the clock hit 12:35 p.m. and four students stand up, each…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Matthew Valenzuela, a product of selfless LAUSD educators, now proudly serves at his alma mater, Stevenson…
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Believe or not, I used to really hate running. Running was a constant reminder for me of all the things…
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October was LGBTQIA+ history month. It’s a great time to do some reflection and look at how far we have…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps member Jessica Lazaro proudly follows her two sisters’ lead: being a compassionate, dependable and nurturing mentor for students.
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According to a new report by Attendance Works, 15% of all U.S. students — one out of seven — are…
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