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

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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, respondió a las cinco preguntas principales que ustedes tuvieron…
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As graduation season approaches and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members prepare to implement their Life After Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (LACY) plans, many…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members are transforming math anxiety into math confidence every day through social-emotional learning.
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Compass Academy, a charter public school in Denver, is thriving by holistically supporting its middle school students, many of whom…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock staff member Marlie Mehu shares about the importance of Haitian Heritage Month to create belonging and…
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My first year as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Corps member has been filled with lows and highs. Reporting to school at…
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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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Caring adults, including AmeriCorps members, can help to create learning environments where young people thrive and feel welcomed and valued.
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As the name suggests, National School Librarian Day allows people to appreciate school librarians and everything they do for schools…
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As a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps member, it’s easy to get consumed in the day-to-day of service. Having hobbies…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Detroit hosted a panel to discuss how increasing the number of male educators of color will help close…
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