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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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Our Impact
Learn about a partnership to support students
October 4, 2023

A recently issued report from the National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) shows a dramatic increase in the number of…

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Education
Igniting Passion for Literacy: Reflecting on International Literacy Day
September 7, 2023

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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Education
Empowering Young Readers: Â鶹ÊÓƵ Little Rock’s Mission in K-2 Classrooms

In the heart of Little Rock, Arkansas, a powerful initiative is taking root to transform the future of education and…

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Education
Vote for Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s two panel ideas for SXSW EDU!
August 9, 2023

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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The Corps
New AmeriCorps Members Arrive for 2023-24
July 28, 2023

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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Our Alumni
ALUMNI PROFILE: Why Stefanie Vestal Always Puts Service Above Self
July 6, 2023

Written By Jewels Dabdub, AmeriCorps Member   Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Member. Senior Corps Member. Alumni Board Member. Impact Manager. Classroom…

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Education
Helping students own their learning
July 5, 2023

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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A Â鶹ÊÓƵ Buffalo AmeriCorps member and student sitting at their desk smile at each other
Opportunity
The importance of human connection
June 29, 2023

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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The Corps
Leadership After Â鶹ÊÓƵ: A Q&A with Four 2022-23 CYP Corps Members
June 26, 2023

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Philly AmeriCorps members (clockwise from top left) Olivia Baptiste, Jianna Frei, Tomir Johnson, and Amina Khan speak about…

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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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National Strategic Partners
National Partners