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

Honoring the Remarkable Commitment of John and Tashia Morgridge to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ For more than 30 years, John and Tashia…
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In August, our AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) embarked upon a learning experience from key communities who are deeply rooted in the…
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Ashwini has over 7 years of experience in the education non-profit sector, where she designed and facilitated curriculums and learning…
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This summer, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps Members (ACMs) in San Jose/East Palo Alto will begin working with ClassGenius to understand Generative AI’s…
Read the storyAs Senior Impact Manager, Miranda is responsible for supervising and coaching teams of AmeriCorps Members at school sites in East…
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Award-Winning Education Leader and Innovator Luke Hostetter Tapped to Lead South Bay Sites, Launch New Location, and Build Out Local…
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When I am asked to describe what ‘mentorship’ means to me, I think of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ. I am reminded of…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley spoke with Dr. Robert Balfanz about the importance of social-emotional learning in order for students…
Read the storyÂé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley’s service year has been like no other in our 27 years of service to this…
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At a school in California, a student named Juan* takes a deep breath by the classroom door before returning to…
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