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.
Click here for a PDF of all MICAH Monthly Meetings & Issues Nights in 2022.
For a more complete calendar with events such as individual Task Force and Subcommittee meetings, please click here.
Upcoming Events
Wed, Jan 25ZoomDeep canvassing is a way to have conversations with people about our most important issues with mutual understanding and grounded in lived experience.
Sat, Jan 28I AM Program Inc inside Southland MallDinner, get to know other youth, and reevaluate our core issues.
Mon, Feb 06ZoomJoin us for our virtual Momentum Memphis Task Forces Meeting on Monday, Feb 6th, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Thu, Feb 16NashvilleThe 113th Tennessee Legislative session is underway in Nashville and MICAH is planning our first Day on the Hill, February 16th, and we want you to participate!
Tue, Mar 14Nashville CapitolOn March 14, 2023 Tennessee teachers, truckers, and working people across the state will rally in Nashville to send a message that corporations pay their fair share.