When Minnesota schools closed in response to the COVID-19 crisis, our members stepped up. Over the last few weeks, reading…
‘Helping Others is Who I Am’: Reading Corps Tutor Reflects on 4 Years of Service
After being a stay at home mom for 12 years and pursuing a short stint in corporate staffing, Robin Gleb…
AmeriCorps in Minnesota: Making an Impact
This year marks 25 years of AmeriCorps! And during AmeriCorps Week, what better time to reflect on the impact of…
Jeannette Ledesma
“I get a sense of immense pride when the students make gains in the right direction and start to feel confident in the other aspects of their life and schooling.”
Kicking Off a Year of Service!
This week, Reading Corps and Math Corps members across the state kicked off their year of service! While getting to…
Reading Corps and Math Corps in the News
It’s always fun to be featured on KARE 11! Program manager Lizzie Morris and tutor Youa Xiong were recently highlighted…
Coming Back to School
Guest Writer: Maria Jimenez Perez, Math Enrichment Tutor at Middleton Elementary in Woodbury, MN I worked as a math and…
Minneapolis School Breaks “High Priority” Barrier: Students Make Great Gains with Reading Corps Pilot Program
Exceptional things are happening at Nellie Stone Johnson Community School (NSJ) in North Minneapolis. Determined to help their learners succeed,…
Finding the Right Fit
Throughout her life, Colleen Denice-Rossiter has always focused on serving others. Before becoming a full-time parent, she served…