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Our stories

Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work with students in and out of school
Our Impact
Hoops and mentoring basketball tournament
October 23, 2019

From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s work isn’t just done during the school…

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Education
Honoring Du Bois as our final African American pioneer in education.

In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….

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The Corps
Why I applied to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee

Some corps members want to give back to their community, some want to mentor and tutor students, some were inspired…

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The Corps
Why I serve in the city that raised me

My name is Fernie Torres and I proudly serve as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Julia A….

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An AmeriCorps member and a student read a chapter book together.
Education
An update on the Network for School Improvement program

This year, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee was chosen to be a part of the Network for School Improvement pilot program.

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The Corps
Five Lessons from a Returning AmeriCorps Member

My name is Alexis Jefferson, and I proudly serve as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee AmeriCorps member on the Rockwell Automation…

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two young students, one smiling in a classroom as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ corps member teaches them around a table in a classroom
Our Impact
Making an impact in Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ intervention spaces

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, student success coaches support students through instructional interventions in reading and math. An instructional intervention is a…

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Our Impact
One year of impact

Each AmeriCorps member has brought something unique to the team and our students this year. Meet them now!

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Four AmeriCorps members dance as they try to energize students for a day of learning
Our Impact
The promotion promise

This year, all Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee high school teams are focusing on the same goal:  the promotion promise. The promotion…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Memphis builds the teacher pipeline

While in college, I studied criminal justice with a specific focus on the school to prison pipeline and juvenile delinquency….

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As students exit the school bus they find a team of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members lined up to welcome them to school
Our Alumni
Corps to corporate: the journey of a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Louisiana AmeriCorps member to Memphis

The act of service is truly a radical act of love and underscores the value of human existence. I have…

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The Corps
Indigenous People’s Day Initiative at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School
October 19, 2019

    This school year, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµÂ Philadelphia AmeriCorps team serving at Alexander K. McClure Elementary School saw a unique opportunity to address two…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners