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

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Benefits & Resources
Five ways to make self-care a daily habit
October 11, 2022

Self-care has been clinically proven to improve your health, happiness and habits. However, with hundreds of blogs and social media…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helps prepare you for a social work career
October 3, 2022

Rebecca Charles served as an AmeriCorps member at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia during the 2018-2019 school year. After her year of…

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Education
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alums shine in the corporate world
September 13, 2022

Learn more about the benefits of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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Benefits & Resources
Five career tools gained through Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service
August 30, 2022

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can support AmeriCorps members develop skills they need to help prepare them for a career.

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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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members use to start the…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ….

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can help prepare you for medical school
July 20, 2022

Wondering how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can help prepare you for medical school? Check out this advice from a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ alum…

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The Corps
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members and teachers can work together
July 12, 2022

For Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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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The Corps
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ 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 Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service can propel you towards a…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners