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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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October 23, 2019

Here are some of the ways Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San Antonio AmeriCorps members take care of themselves to ensure we bring…

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The Corps
The top ten greetings students give Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ

At Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ, we AmeriCorps members love greeting our students with “good mornings,” and a round of Power Greeting.

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High school student working on a computer with an AmeriCorps member supporting
Our Impact
My starfish story

My first day in my new classroom was both exciting and overwhelming.

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Our Impact
The power of community

One of Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s main ideologies is Ubuntu. A term derived from the Zulu language of South Africa meaning, “I…

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The Corps
The Idealist

Written by Yvan Le, AmeriCorps Member serving on the Synopsys team at Thomas P. Ryan Elementary School

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The Corps
New year, new school: Welcome to Mt. Pleasant High School!

Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ San José/Silicon Valley kicked off the school year by welcoming our corps at an Opening Day ceremony at…

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The Corps
Speak

Time waits for no man At least that’s what they say This cause deserves applause but at times I question…

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Education
The benefits of a high school degree

$10,386. Statistics from a 2012 Frontline PBS article show that if you drop out of high school chances are that…

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Education
Honoring Du Bois as our final African American pioneer in education.

In commemoration of Black History Month 2019, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia has recognized and paid homage to African-American pioneers in education….

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Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps members work with students in and out of school
Our Impact
Hoops and mentoring basketball tournament

From cheerleading and basketball, to science, dance, and even film-making club, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ’s work isn’t just done during the school…

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Portrait of Chelsea Badeau
Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight—Chelsea Badeau

Chelsea Badeau is currently the Senior Director of Editorial Production at Comcast NBCUniversal. In this role, she manages editorial content on…

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The Corps
These 9 tips + Cheez-Its = a powerful year of service

I was extremely nervous the first time I walked into the crowded and rambunctious school cafeteria to help support student…

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National Strategic Partners
National Partners