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

This blog was updated in January 2024 to reflect the School District of Philadelphia’s changing literacy curriculum. AmeriCorps members at…
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Together with a core group of leading organizations that includes Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, the National Partnership for Student Success releases a…
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After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, I was unsure of what I wanted to do. I ended…
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Cadence Pentheny, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire ‘17, ‘18, awarded the 2022 Alumni Leadership Award for their dedication to social justice.
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For many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia (CYP) AmeriCorps members, the relationships formed through their year of service can have a lifechanging…
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Hires Include Former AmeriCorps Member and Local Educator LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 3, 2023) – Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Little Rock…
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, like many organizations, we live in a world of acronyms. As an alum, I believe the most…
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Reimagine education: building trust in schools To educators, parents, youth advocates and changemakers, The pandemic experience has highlighted—perhaps more than…
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Learn to be a change agent during service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps for a potential career in change management.
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Math is a critically important subject but can be intimidating. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members can create a welcoming, fun and…
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Starting a service year with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, I was nervous about what the experience would be like. Now that I’ve…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ honors four incredible alums for their dedication to social justice.
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