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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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Compass Academy Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Education
How social-emotional skills keep students engaged
May 26, 2020

Compass Academy says its focus on social and emotional learning has kept students engaged and attending online classrooms even during…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps in school service red uniform
Education
Keeping students connected to school with Red Nose Day
May 21, 2020

Students at a Chicago high school are learning from home during COVID-19 by leaning on the social and emotional skills…

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Our Alumni
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is a leadership laboratory
May 18, 2020

Rep. Matt Wilhelm’s Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ experience inspired a deep appreciation for national service and made him a lifelong advocate of…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Washington DC working with teachers
The Corps
Building new partnerships in a school
April 28, 2020

Serving as an AmeriCorps member in a school that is new to Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can be both challenging and empowering….

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close up of AmeriCorps members' jacket, standing next to a row of books
The Corps
Prepare for the career you want through service
April 21, 2020

Wondering how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ can help you grow professionally? Read on to learn how service can help jumpstart your career.

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a middle school student smiles while reading with an AmeriCorps member
Education
A holistic approach to student success
April 6, 2020

Our Whole School, Whole Child approach provides academic and social-emotional supports to thousands of students attending more than 300 high-need…

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A team of AmeriCorps member each strike a unique, silly pose.
The Corps
Three amazing ways to support AmeriCorps members
March 31, 2020

Consider serving with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Baton Rouge! Here are three ways they work to support AmeriCorps members through their year…

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a student looks up at an AmeriCorps member as they help them at their desk
Our Alumni
A note in honor of AmeriCorps Appreciation Month
March 26, 2020

As the heart of this organization, we simply could not do this work without you. Thank you.

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Sen. Chris Coons receives the John S. McCain Service to Country Award
Education
Friends of National Service Awards celebrates unity
February 26, 2020

Voices for National Service is a coalition working to build bipartisan support for national service, develop policies that create more…

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Read Across America and Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps
Education
Celebrate student voices with Read Across America
February 25, 2020

Literacy skills and a love of reading go hand in hand. Check out these tips to find books that reflect…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Columbus alum Alen Amimi stands in a group hug with his teammates
Our Alumni
#cyhead2toe: Alums reflect on a decade of service
February 6, 2020

we invited several members of our 32,000+ alumni community to share short uniform stories that explore the power and potential…

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Students and AmeriCorps member
Education
Advancing academic and interpersonal learning through relationships
December 17, 2019

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and Search Institute have been working together since 2017 to explore how Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members in Columbus,…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners