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

A moment that captures the advent of certainty in my career choice occurred to me recently. My student marched into…
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For the past two years, CYLA Board Members and Spring Break Event Co-Chairs, Dwight Caines and Erik Feig, have been…
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This story first ran in 2023 and has been updated. A recently issued report from the Partnership for Student Success…
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The decision to come back for a second Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is always a big one. Devoting even one year of…
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Jazz Solomon, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Orlando ’24, served as an AmeriCorps member for two years, the second as a team leader,…
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Here are three tips for mentors of all ages who seek to connect with and promote children’s holistic growth by…
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I joined Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire a year ago, in January 2024, midway through the school year. This position has…
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Greater Boston, we are committed to continuous improvement, ensuring that our AmeriCorps members are making the greatest…
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We know that today, not all students have access to a plethora of online resources that help to enhance their…
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My two years at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ have looked very different at a glance. Although my days now consist of prepping…
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I’ve been sitting with some powerful insights about our nonprofit community in San Antonio, and I wanted to share them…
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Choosing to mentor and tutor students is no easy job, but it is an incredibly important one. Many educational systems…
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