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.
Upcoming Events
- Mon, May 10Zoom
- Tue, May 11Zoom
- Sun, May 16ZoomMay 16, 4:30 PM – 5:45 PMZoomJoin MICAH and Dr. Roz Nichols from 4:30 to 5:45 on May 16, 23, 30, and June 6, 13, and 27 for a Virtual Teach-In Series on Michelle Alexander's book, The New Jim Crow. If you purchase the book at Novel. booksellers, 20% of the proceeds go to MICAH! Email paige@micahmemphis.org with questions.
- Thu, May 06In-person, but register online!