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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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Every student needs a coach in their corner
October 29, 2025

No one questions why student athletes need coaching to succeed on the field or court. It’s understood that a good…

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Benefits & Resources
Benefits you’ll receive as a Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps member
October 6, 2025

Here’s a look at the benefits AmeriCorps members receive during their Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ journey and beyond.

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Our Impact
Breaking through “the code”: 5 steps for unlocking success in young people
September 30, 2025

In January 2018, Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Senior Vice President of Team Leadership Stephen Spaloss was invited to speak at a Mental…

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The Corps
Want increased student attendance? Focus on relationships, joy and belonging.
September 22, 2025

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
Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ offers a fantastic gap year experience
September 15, 2025

If you are a recent high school graduate or a current college student unsure what to do this fall, City…

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Our Impact
Point of View: AmeriCorps must be preserved and protected in Baton Rouge
September 8, 2025

By Anna Johnson The devastating cuts made earlier this year to the voluntary national service program, AmeriCorps, are now widely…

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The Corps
Creating and maintaining positive mentor-mentee relationships
September 2, 2025

Why I serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and what my day looks like When my alarm goes off at 5:45 each…

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Our Impact
Building trusting and consistent relationships with students  
August 25, 2025

When I started my second year of service with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Milwaukee, I knew that building relationships with students was…

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Benefits & Resources
Top “durable” skills employers want you to have today
August 18, 2025

Read more and check the Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ blog to learn the soft skills our corps members gain through a year…

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Our Impact
The six drivers of student success coaching
August 11, 2025

Student success coaching represents what we’ve learned from our decade-and-a-half of serving in schools and hope to do alongside students,…

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The Corps
Making the most of your Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ AmeriCorps experience
August 4, 2025

Next week, many Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ sites, including Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ Philadelphia, will welcome their new first year AmeriCorps to their pre-service…

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Benefits & Resources
Top five questions you have about Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ service, answered
August 1, 2025

Have some burning questions before applying to serve with Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ? Find those answers here!

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