Service on Social: Fun and Fearless Fall Edition of Our Favorite Tweets, Grams and Posts
Here’s a round-up of our favorite tweets, grams and posts that we could find about national service.
Minnesota Legislators Support Math Corps to Help Lagging Student Math Scores
Republican Senator Paul Anderson (above, right) and DFL Representative Ami Waszlawik (above, left) co-authored an Op-Ed about why Math Corps is a proven solution for improving students’ math skills.
AmeriCorps, Reading Corps and Math Corps Featured in the Star Tribune
Ferd Schlapper is a math tutor with AmeriCorps, a national “Peace Corps” that gives boosts to kids in math and reading. He volunteers at Woodbury Elementary School.
Declining MCA Scores in Math Offer an Opportunity for Schools for Next Year
Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) math scores have declined for the fourth year in a row. Math Corps and PreK Math offer opportunities to help.
AmeriCorps Service Prepared Her for Law School and Life
When Shannon Twiss graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a bachelor’s degree in 2017, she was looking for
Getting the Most Out of Your AmeriCorps Experience
This Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity member learned that the more you put into it, the more you get out of it.
Putting the Pieces Together in City of Lakes AmeriCorps
After graduating from Macalester College in 2018, Ella knew she wanted to find a community of friends and serve in a school through AmeriCorps.
What it Means to Have ‘Purpose and a Paycheck’: An Interview with Chris Farrell
“Whether you’re 20, 40 or 70, you have something to offer on the job and purpose really does matter.”
Learning from Our History: Coleman Reflects On His First Year at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Coleman reflects on the importance of confronting historic practices that perpetuate racial disparities in homeownership.
‘I Really Love Math Corps’: A Bemidji Tutor’s Journey to AmeriCorps Service
After serving as a tutor in Reading Corps to Math Corps, Bradi now has the perfect position.