AmeriCorps Week 2022
During #AmeriCorpsWeek we recognized individuals who have chosen to serve the Grinnell community over the years through AmeriCorps and...
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GEP Holds Annual Orientation with Partnering Organizations to Discuss 2022-2023 Projects and Goals
On Friday, February 11, 2022, the Grinnell Education Partnership (GEP) met virtually with stakeholders for an annual visioning meeting....
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Member Spotlight: GEP Data and Planning Coordinator
Lindsey Altenhofen and her family moved to Grinnell in April of 2021. She and her husband, Jordon welcomed their first child to the world...
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Member Spotlight: GEP Sustainability and Project Coordinator
Jill Harris is the Project and Sustainability Coordinator for the Grinnell Education Partnership (GEP). Before joining the staff in this...
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Member Spotlight: Equity and Inclusion Taskforce Coordinator
Isaac Ferber is a recent graduate of Grinnell College who has dedicated his first-year post-graduation to service as the AmeriCorps VISTA...
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GEP 2022 Summer Learning Positions Now Available! APPLY TODAY
The Grinnell Education Partnership would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for AmeriCorps VISTA service member...
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GEP's Free Little Library Displayed at Drake Community Library's Festival of Trees
This year the Grinnell Education Partnership’s entry for Drake Community Library’s 2021 Festival of Trees highlights our ongoing...
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Grinnell Partners Make Use of Hybrid and Online Programming to Reach More
Though many places returned to in-person activities over the summer months, it seems clear that hybrid and online programming will be a...
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GEP Coordinates AmeriCorps Partnership so Summer Programs Can Do More Together
In rural Iowa, Grinnell College and the Greater Poweshiek Community Foundation serve as the backbone organizations for the local...
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GEP VISTA Project Builds Little Libraries for Grinnell Neighborhoods
If you've been to Central Park recently, you might have noticed a new addition - a small, bright red cabinet-like structure near the...
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Summer AmeriCorps Feature: GCMoA Service Member Aubrie Torhorst
Aubrie Torhorst is a Grinnell College student studying biology and studio art. This year she is serving as a summer AmeriCorps member...
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Grinnell Education Partnership Featured on the Networks for Social Impact Podcast
Listen to the Networks for Social Impact podcast with Northwestern University Professor Michelle Shumate as she interviews GEP's Monica...
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GEP Collaborative Effort Brings Internet Access to Students During Remote Learning and Beyond
The Grinnell Newburg School Foundation (GNSF), working with the Grinnell Education Partnership, announced a collaboration late last year...
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GEP and Read2Lead Partner to Provide Literacy Bags to Local Preschoolers
In a partnership with Read2Lead, GEP is excited to share a project helping local preschoolers transition to Kindergarten. Inspiration for...
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DEADLINE EXTENDED! 2021-2022 GEP VISTA Taskforce Coordinator Positions-Apply Today!
DEADLINE EXTENDED: The Grinnell Education Partnership will be accepting applications until July 30, 2021 for five AmeriCorps VISTA...
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AmeriCorps Week Highlight: Joy Training
Thanks to all who tuned into our member highlights for AmeriCorps week last week! We’d like to share a highlight of our AmeriCorps week...
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GEP Now Accepting Applications for the 2021-2022 VISTA Planner Position!
The Grinnell Education Partnership would like to announce that applications are now being accepted for an AmeriCorps VISTA position...
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Service Highlight: Project Planning
Riah Coley is an AmeriCorps VISTA member in the GEP Planner position. In this role, they provide behind-the-scenes support to the other...
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Service Highlight: Food Distribution Planning
Saiham Sharif is the AmeriCorps VISTA member in the Family Engagement Taskforce Coordinator position. This role has looked different...
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Service Highlight: Art Activity Packs for Children
Ziggy Thétard is the AmeriCorps VISTA member in the Healthy Reader Taskforce Coordinator position. In this role, she has recruited a...
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