Opinion: What AI Can’t Teach, National Service Can

The fourth grader who struggled to read or write but can now compose full sentences and finish a short book. The fifth grader who needed care and guidance to make the challenging transition to middle school. The high-schooler who was falling behind and got the personal attention needed to stay on track to graduate. This is how peer mentors and tutors, participating in national service in schools and partnering with teachers, are helping students succeed and see possibilities that they did not think were within reach. Beyond their achievements in the classroom, these young adults are also gaining skills that prepare them to start their own careers, even as artificial intelligence reshapes the entry-level work landscape. Get stories like this delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for The 74 Newsletter The organization I head, City Year, provides these opportunities to AmeriCorps volunteers ages 17 to 25 in 30 cities nationwide.

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