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.
April Issue Night
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About the Event
To build synergy in our work, the Education, Economic, and Immigration and Intercultural Equity Task Forces meet in the same location on the fourth Monday of every month.
To hear what immediate actions you can take to move Memphis forward toward equity, join us and join a task force. Each meeting includes several specific action you can take on the spot as well as work to do throughout the month.
Thank you First Congregational in Cooper Young for hosting our second issue night.