Noel’s story proves that our consistent engagement with the youth on our caseload helps build relationships and connection to learning. I am sure we can all relate to the resistance to learn experienced from our youth at the beginning of our service term. Now that you are about halfway through, hopefully you all are experiencing the

This story was submitted by Megan, our True North member at Neighborhood Youth Services, and is more of a reflective piece. We get so caught up in the moment with our service at our sites, but it can be very satisfying to take a deep breath, and reflect on the relationships that you have created

It’s no secret that relationship building is a critical component of engaging youth in in- and out- of- school- time learning opportunities. These relationships form overtime, with consistent positive interactions and support from youth workers. This is a story written by Laura, our True North AmeriCorps member at The Little Y, the after-school program at

A large part of what TNAC members provide for the youth in this community is out of school enrichment clubs. Keela, a member at Myers-Wilkins, K.E.Y. Zone, used her innovation to introduce a new S.T.E.M Club for the kids at her site. The club turned out to be a total success, and the kids now

Research says social and emotional learning is necessary for youth to develop into successful adult lives. Here is a story written by Katlyn Tautges, a True North member with the Duluth Community School Collaborative at Myers Wilkens Elementary School. Her efforts towards incorporating social and emotional learning lessons with the youth she works with have

Here is a great story proving that slime can make more than just a mess. Kateri Rivera-Parker is one of our current Americorps members serving at Girl Power! I think all of us can relate to this candid story about creative ways to successfully deliver social and emotional learning exercises, which is much needed for

Justin Tomann, a member at Hermantown, shared a story that all of us youth workers can probably agree are some of the best moments: those “aha” moments, or as Justin describes it when something “clicks.”   A lot of youths’ confidence is determined by their success in school, and Justin’s tutoring brought this kid from saying

This story was submitted by Jeffrey Davidson, a True North member serving at Valley Youth Center in his second year. Jeffrey introduced a few kids from his site to the wonderful sport of ice skating; a Minnesota classic! These first time moments with kids really stick with them for the rest of their lives. Nice

Following is a true story from an experience one of our True North Americorps Members, Genesis, had at their site with the Duluth Community School Collaborative. With academic support, positive self talk, and creative approaches to teaching, Genesis helped this struggling student achieve a passing grade in Math. Nice work Genesis, and thanks for sharing