Our stories
Read a collection of stories and learn from the perspectives and experiences of our Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members, students, partners and alums.
Service impacts each AmeriCorps member differently. Learn directly from three Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Seattle/King County alumni about how service has framed…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…
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Learn what it’s like to serve at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and what to expect at the start of service. Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ…
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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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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in helping students to thrive in…
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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s “Why We Matter” podcast explores the vital role of education and mentorship in empowering young people. Through interviews…
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Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…
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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…
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Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…
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The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger for K12 education. Schools across the country continue to grapple with post-pandemic pain…
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New York, NY – June 5, 2024 – Today, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New York (CYNY), an education nonprofit that recruits young…
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A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…
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