WASHINGTON, D.C. – AmeriCorps today announced a new nationwide initiative, Schools of National Service, to improve college access and affordability for AmeriCorps alumni. Through the project, participating schools will provide incentives and awards to AmeriCorps alumni in recognition of their service, encouraging them to attend their institution.
Going Away to School: An Evaluation of SEED DC
SEED is the first public, urban, college-preparatory boarding school that works to prepare students from low-income and underserved communities for college enrollment and success. The school serves approximately 320 sixth through twelfth-graders.
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National/Community Service and Veterans and Military Families: Programs, Evidence, and Possibilities
Created by the CNCS Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE), this brief provides a to-date overview of the agency's research and data regarding veterans and military families. The brief also provides recommendations for the use of evidence-based programs with and for this community.
The brief focuses on answering the following questions:
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Success Boston Coaching for Completion: 2015-16 Implementation Report
Success Boston provides transition coaching to Boston high school graduates to help reduce barriers to college success, particularly for students from groups traditionally underrepresented in college. The Coaching for Completion (BosC4C) program serves 1000 Boston young adults per cohort, offering students sustained, proactive, and responsive support provided by area nonprofit organizations.
This report represents the first of three, and focuses on two primary questions - How has BosC4C been implemented? And, what was the cost to implement the program?