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.
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Mon, Jun 17
|Memphis
School Board Candidates Forum
Get to know candidates running for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board before the August elections. Chalkbeat, MICAH, and partners are hosting a forum for candidates on June 17.
Time & Location
Jun 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Memphis, 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104, USA
About the event
This year’s school board election includes 20 candidates across 5 seats. The new board will come in as new Supt. Marie Feagins wraps up her first 100 days and embarks on effectuating a new strategic plan in September. Additionally, the body will have to navigate school closures nearly immediately, in an environment where inflationary pressures could stymie new projects. Persistent stagnation in academic performance, especially for elementary schoolers, will be a focus.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Sep 14Various LocationsSep 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – Nov 05, 2024, 10:00 AMVarious LocationsThe November Elections are right around the corner, so MICAH is engaging voters now!
Tue, Sep 17Various LocationsSep 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 AMVarious LocationsSign-up for more information about paid canvassing!
Sat, Oct 19MemphisOct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMMemphis, 4221 Macon Rd, Memphis, TN 38122, USAFree Community Event with Food, Performances, Games, Soccer Tournament, and Civic Resources!
View Sign-up for dates and timesVarious LocationsView Sign-up for dates and timesVarious LocationsJoin us for Paid canvassing opportunities to turn out voters for the upcoming School Board Elections! Make sure to also complete the additional form in the description.
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Upcoming Events
- Sat, Sep 14Various LocationsSep 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – Nov 05, 2024, 10:00 AMVarious LocationsThe November Elections are right around the corner, so MICAH is engaging voters now!
- Tue, Sep 17Various LocationsSep 17, 2024, 9:00 AM – Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 AMVarious LocationsSign-up for more information about paid canvassing!
- Sat, Oct 19MemphisOct 19, 2024, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMMemphis, 4221 Macon Rd, Memphis, TN 38122, USAFree Community Event with Food, Performances, Games, Soccer Tournament, and Civic Resources!
- View Sign-up for dates and timesVarious LocationsView Sign-up for dates and timesVarious LocationsJoin us for Paid canvassing opportunities to turn out voters for the upcoming School Board Elections! Make sure to also complete the additional form in the description.
- Start Writing NowSend Postcards June 11Start Writing NowSend Postcards June 11