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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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The Corps
Congratulations CYLA’s AmeriCorps Class of 2023!
June 21, 2023

More than 100 Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles AmeriCorps members served a total of 127,127.5 collective hours and supported more than…

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Education
California Student Success Coach Learning Network
June 13, 2023

Eight youth-serving organizations are expanding student success coaching into schools and extended learning programs throughout California.

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Alum Madhov Shroff: Navigating Uncertainty and Championing Opportunity
June 8, 2023

People often talk about your 20s as one of the best times of your life. As a 25-year-old, I am…

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Our Alumni
The Segal Education Award: What Is It and How Can I Use It?
June 7, 2023

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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Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and staff member Michael Stevens, 2023 Staff Alumni Impact Award winner
Our Alumni
Celebrating mentor and Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Michael Stevens
June 6, 2023

Michael Stevens is currently senior vice president and executive director of Â鶹ÊÓƵ D.C. He was honored with the 2022…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum and staff member Nicole Tsang, 2023 Staff Alumni Impact Award winner
Our Alumni
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Nicole Tsang
May 31, 2023

Nicole Tsang is a Â鶹ÊÓƵ New York alum and current Â鶹ÊÓƵ National staff member. She was honored with…

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Education
How social-emotional supports build math confidence
May 24, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.

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Education
Compass Academy develops leaders and learners
May 9, 2023

Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ alums: A lifetime of impact
May 3, 2023

When our AmeriCorps members become alums at the end of the school year, they continue to lead and serve—bringing valuable…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Yvonne Garcia
Our Alumni
Celebrating Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum Yvonne Garcia
April 24, 2023

Yvonne’s journey as an educator started as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ San Antonio. She is now an award-winning…

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Our Impact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ 101: Math Interventions and Tutoring
April 14, 2023

This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing math curriculum. In this ongoing…

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Education
Afterschool programs can be safe spaces for students
April 12, 2023

Caring adults, including AmeriCorps members, can help to create learning environments where young people thrive and feel welcomed and valued.

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners