Why should we care?
SCS’s ability to provide a quality, equitable education is being undercut by high teacher turnover and year-long teaching vacancies, as well as significant maintenance deficiencies within the schools, all of which leads to higher financial, educational, and health costs. A lack of access to wraparound services provided by qualified social workers, psychologists, and nurses inhibits the successful treatment of trauma or Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE). Abuse, neglect, and trauma significantly increase the likelihood of suspensions, juvenile criminal behavior, and incarceration. With a median age four years below the national average, Memphis’s population can support economic development, but only if we provide children in our community access to opportunities and support.
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School Board Candidates Forum
Mon, Jun 17
|Memphis
Get to know candidates running for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board before the August elections. Chalkbeat, MICAH, and partners are hosting a forum for candidates on June 17.
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Memphis, 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
About the event
This year’s school board election includes 20 candidates across 5 seats. The new board will come in as new Supt. Marie Feagins wraps up her first 100 days and embarks on effectuating a new strategic plan in September. Additionally, the body will have to navigate school closures nearly immediately, in an environment where inflationary pressures could stymie new projects. Persistent stagnation in academic performance, especially for elementary schoolers, will be a focus.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Jan 25Madison Street UMCJan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMMadison Street UMC, 319 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040, USAJoin us in Clarksville TN at Madison Street UMC at 10am for a day focused on coordinating statewide actions around Transformational Justice and Public School Strong.
Sat, Feb 08Memphis Wesley FoundationFeb 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMMemphis Wesley Foundation, 3625 Midland Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, USACalling All Youth! Come to our Interest Meeting on Saturday, February 8th, from 5-6pm at Wesley Foundation- University of Memphis (3625 Midland Ave, Memphis, TN 38112). All Memphis and Shelby County Youth, grades 6-12 are welcomed!
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Jan 25Madison Street UMCJan 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMMadison Street UMC, 319 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040, USAJoin us in Clarksville TN at Madison Street UMC at 10am for a day focused on coordinating statewide actions around Transformational Justice and Public School Strong.
- Sat, Feb 08Memphis Wesley FoundationFeb 08, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMMemphis Wesley Foundation, 3625 Midland Ave, Memphis, TN 38111, USACalling All Youth! Come to our Interest Meeting on Saturday, February 8th, from 5-6pm at Wesley Foundation- University of Memphis (3625 Midland Ave, Memphis, TN 38112). All Memphis and Shelby County Youth, grades 6-12 are welcomed!