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AmeriCorps is building a powerful pipeline for public servants, civic leaders, and social entrepreneurs, finds a new longitudinal study released on May 13th. Based on data collected eight years after members completed their year of service, the study conclusively demonstrates that AmeriCorps causes long-term positive impacts on the civic attitudes and behaviors of the program's alumni.

AmeriCorps is building a powerful pipeline for public servants, civic leaders, and social entrepreneurs, finds a new longitudinal study released on May 13th. Based on data collected eight years after members completed their year of service, the study conclusively demonstrates that AmeriCorps causes long-term positive impacts on the civic attitudes and behaviors of the program's alumni.
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Stories of Service

		A 2005 Spirit of Service Award recipient, ManaTEENs has engaged more than 14,000 youth who assist local agencies with volunteer needs and replicate signature service programs. Read More

		A 2005 Spirit of Service Award recipient, Willie is a mentor and role model for children in a juvenile detention facility. Read More

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5/16/2008

AmeriCorps’ Best Honored With Spirit of Service Awards

5/14/2008

U.S. House Passes Resolution Marking AmeriCorps Week

5/13/2008

Rigorous Longitudinal Study of AmeriCorps Finds Significant Impacts Eight Years Later

5/12/2008

AmeriCorps Week Kicks Off with Announcement of 2008 AmeriCorps Grant Winners; Total Portfolio Includes $480 Million and 75,000 Members

5/8/2008

AmeriCorps Week Spotlights 540,000 Alums’ Impact and Sustained Service

4/29/2008

President Bush Honors American’s Armies of Compassion During National Volunteer Week Celebration

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Featured Effective Practice

February 2008
Using a Scheduling or Goals Worksheet to Organize a Tutoring Session with Multiple Students
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