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.
Issues Night: November 2019
Time & Location
About the Event
Join our three task forces (Economic Equity, Education Equity, and Immigration & Intercultural Equity) for the last Issues Night of 2019! Learn what each task force will be working on in 2020 and how you can plug in.
**Childcare will be provided if there is expressed need. Please email info@micahmemphis.org at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting with the age(s) of your child(ren) to reserve childcare.**