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.
Thu, Jul 30
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Hickory Hill Financial Access Summit
All community members and leaders are invited to learn about Fast Cash and Payday Lending in Tennessee from Jeannette Bennett, Senior Education Specialist for the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis-Memphis Branch, and hear about the different ways banks are investing in Memphians.
