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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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Education
How Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps grow student literacy
September 22, 2022

Literacy is the ability to read and write, but what does growing student literacy for elementary, middle or high school…

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ alums shine in the corporate world
September 13, 2022

Learn more about the benefits of service with Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps, including preparation for a career, exclusive scholarships, the Segal…

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Education
Relationships are Key to Students’ Learning Recovery
September 2, 2022

National Partnership for Student Success (NPSS) supplies schools with additional ‘people power’ to help reengage students.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps Career Resources Events
Benefits & Resources
Five career tools gained through Â鶹ÊÓƵ service
August 30, 2022

Â鶹ÊÓƵ can support AmeriCorps members develop skills they need to help prepare them for a career.

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps team
Benefits & Resources
Five tips to start the school year strong
August 9, 2022

Prepare for the first day of school with these five tips that Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members use to start the…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ Los Angeles Women's Empowerment and Corps members
Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ can prepare you for a career in marketing and geoinformation systems
August 1, 2022

Our corps members can find opportunities to gain professional skills in marketing & communications during their time at Â鶹ÊÓƵ….

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Our Alumni
Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help prepare you for medical school
July 20, 2022

Wondering how Â鶹ÊÓƵ can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a Â鶹ÊÓƵ alum…

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps student success coach with students
The Corps
How Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members and teachers can work together
July 12, 2022

For Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members to serve as student success coaches, it’s important for them to establish strong working relationships…

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Education
Learning through storytelling
July 6, 2022

Storytelling helps students make meaning of the world around them. Find out ways to help them share their voice!

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Â鶹ÊÓƵ AmeriCorps members
The Corps
Â鶹ÊÓƵ can prepare you for a career in school psychology
June 21, 2022

Creating support systems for students is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how Â鶹ÊÓƵ service can propel you towards a…

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The Corps
Thoughtful ways to say goodbye to your students
June 7, 2022

Check out these helpful tips to end your service term with Â鶹ÊÓƵ in a meaningful way for yourself and…

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Serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ in Los Angeles or Sacramento to receive a larger Segal award
Benefits & Resources
Serve with Â鶹ÊÓƵ in California & receive a larger Segal award
June 1, 2022

Looking for a way to maximize your Segal Education Award? You should think about serving with us in Los Angeles…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners