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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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Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 16, 2024

September is Attendance Awareness Month, and our partner Attendance Works is providing several new resources for families and educators aimed…

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Benefits & Resources
Empowering Futures: How an Exclusive Madison Wells Internship Is Transforming Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ LA AmeriCorps Members’ Careers
September 12, 2024

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Los Angeles (CYLA), we are deeply committed to helping Los Angeles students achieve their goals, and we…

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps mentor with students
The Corps
Five qualities that will make you a great mentor
August 19, 2024

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members make great mentors for the students we serve. Learn more about what it takes to be…

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The Corps
How Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ helps young people learn and lead
July 29, 2024

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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Benefits & Resources
Furnishing your apartment on a budget: Tips for AmeriCorps members
July 22, 2024

Because you’ll be living on a stipend, it might be a good idea to hold off on that ottoman from…

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The Corps
Why Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s student success coach network matters
July 16, 2024

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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The Corps
My Gap Year with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia
June 27, 2024

Student Success Coach Riya Sembhi (pictured front row, right, with her Sullivan Elementary team) shares her experiences serving a gap…

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Benefits & Resources
The Data Tells The Story: Cindy Edelman on Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Measurable Results

Supporting education is ultimately about improving student outcomes. At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we believe this happens by focusing on each student’s…

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The Corps
Successfully Closing Out Student Relationships
June 18, 2024

Building and maintaining strong, trusting and consistent relationships with the students we serve (also called developmental relationships) is a cornerstone…

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Our Impact
Top 5 Reasons to Join Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ New Hampshire
June 10, 2024

A year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ is impactful for communities and transformative for the young people who serve. As…

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Our Impact
National service builds critical workforce, civic and life skills
June 5, 2024

A new research project, the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Alumni Bridging Study, explores how the national service program AmeriCorps prepares young people…

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Our Impact
Empowering Futures: Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµâ€™s Commitment to Career Development
May 29, 2024

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, service is at the heart of everything we do. But our commitment to our corps members doesn’t…

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National Partners