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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December 4th marked a significant day on the global conservation calendar – International Cheetah Day. This dedicated day aims to…
Read the storyReflecting on my Time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ Maddy Allen ’17 Upon reflecting on my time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, I realized…
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Here at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, we want to make our application process as smooth as possible. Here’s a checklist of application…
Read the storyWe are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding Â鶹ÊÓƵ Dallas’ continued commitment to providing invaluable support to students…
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At the start of the new fiscal year, CYP welcomed Kerri Strike-Stahller and Debby Kuhn as our new Site Board…
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Â鶹ÊÓƵ L.A. alum, Erin Willis (’17 and ’18), shared her story of impact and reflected on her years as…
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October 9th marks the beginning of National School Lunch Week. Â National School Lunch Week was created in 1962 by President…
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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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I’m Lily Proudman and from 2018 to 2020, I served as an AmeriCorps member with Â鶹ÊÓƵ Chicago. I…
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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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