This story was originally published by Chalkbeat on July 14, 2025. By Norah Rami The future of AmeriCorps’ support for tutors and teachers remains uncertain, despite court orders directing the Trump administration to restore some funding and rehire employees who...
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Bozeman Daily Chronicle: AmeriCorps is Public Hands for Public Lands
This op-ed was originally published in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on July 11, 2025. By Jono McKinney, David Vela, & Leslie Weldon It’s summertime and Americans are flocking to our public lands. Visitation to Yellowstone is setting records, and national...
Read More »Washington Monthly: How AmeriCorps Kept Young Talent in Rural Communities
This article was originally published by Washington Monthly on July 7, 2025. By Gillen Tener Martin When Oliver Borchers-Williams was wrapping up his undergrad during the pandemic, he had offers on the table that would have taken him to New...
Read More »The Fulcrum: AmeriCorps Is America At Its Best
This op-ed was originally published in The Fulcrum on July 4, 2025. By Kristen Bennett This spring, Brandon F. was rebuilding homes in North Carolina ravaged by Hurricane Helene. Brandon had committed to a year of service through AmeriCorps NCCC,...
Read More »INC: Why AmeriCorps Shouldn’t Be Defunded
This op-ed was originally published by Inc.com on July 3, 2025. By Noral Segal My father created AmeriCorps, which has helped build American entrepreneurship. It also built me. Entrepreneurship is at the heart of what makes this nation great. It’s...
Read More »EdNC: We Need AmeriCorps So Students Can Thrive
This op-ed was originally published in EdNC on June 27, 2025. By Rachel Candaso AmeriCorps is a vital engine for progress in our state and across the country. The decision in April to eliminate $400 million in AmeriCorps funding nationwide represents a...
Read More »National Parks Traveler: Our Public Lands Need AmeriCorps
This op-ed was originally published by National Parks Traveler on June 25, 2025. By David Vela and Leslie Weldon June is Great Outdoors Month — a time to celebrate America’s public lands and the many ways to get outside and...
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