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.
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A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…
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International Literacy Day is celebrated each year on September 8 to promote literacy’s importance on the personal and community level….
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In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…
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Your ballot counts! Help Â鶹ÊÓƵ bring together educators to discuss how to prioritize anti-racist research strategies in education.
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio is thrilled to welcome our new 2023-24 AmeriCorps member class! This year we have 58 total…
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Many of our AmeriCorps members relocate to cities across the country to begin service, which takes time, energy and careful…
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AmeriCorps members pose in front of the “I Love Philly” sign at LOVE Park, 2019. Making the decision to…
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How can we ensure students have positive learning experiences while challenging them too? Â鶹ÊÓƵ encourages students to own their…
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Some might say my journey to discovering Â鶹ÊÓƵ and my passion for working in education was an unconventional one….
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Eight youth-serving organizations are expanding student success coaching into schools and extended learning programs throughout California.
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Ines Brookens, una alumna y consejera de servicio de Â鶹ÊÓƵ, respondió a las cinco preguntas principales que ustedes tuvieron…
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As graduation season approaches and Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Â鶹ÊÓƵ (LACY) plans, many…
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