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

Help students recovering from pandemic-related disruptions gain confidence in their reading and writing skills.
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Moving is something that’s not only logistically challenging but can also be a strain financially, particularly when you’re learning to…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Teacher Pathways program is training the next generation of opportunity-focused educators. Learn more about this unique experience!
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Before you begin your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ application, check out these tips to help you ace your short answer questions!
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Thinking about applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps? Here are five key things you should consider first!
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Congratulations on starting your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journey! As a mid-year AmeriCorps member who begins service in the middle of the…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Washington DC is pleased to announce its recent award from the Health Equity Fund, a component fund of…
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September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…
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At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…
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Exciting news as we celebrate Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Dallas’s 10-year anniversary! After four impactful years as Board Chair, Ken Barth, Chief…
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Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…
Read the storySupporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…
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