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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School Board Candidates Forum
Mon, Jun 17
|Memphis
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
Mon, Sep 14Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchJoin us at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church for MICAH's September Issues Night!
Multiple DatesThu, Sep 17Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
Fri, Sep 18Location will be sent after registrationJoin us for a 3-day gathering designed to build interfaith power and community for a multi-racial democracy. Featured speakers are Rep. Justin Pearson and Emily Yellin. Free to attend!
Sat, Sep 19Mt Moriah Baptist Church
Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!
Upcoming Events
- Mon, Sep 14Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal ChurchJoin us at Grace St. Luke's Episcopal Church for MICAH's September Issues Night!
- Multiple DatesThu, Sep 17Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchBetter Transit for a Better Memphis, led by daily riders and other community champions, organizes and advocates for fully funded, accessible, and equitable public transit.
- Fri, Sep 18Location will be sent after registrationJoin us for a 3-day gathering designed to build interfaith power and community for a multi-racial democracy. Featured speakers are Rep. Justin Pearson and Emily Yellin. Free to attend!
- Sat, Sep 19Mt Moriah Baptist Church
- Multiple DatesTue, Sep 22Shady Grove Presbyterian ChurchJoin the members of Shady Grove Presbyterian Church for multiple phone bank opportunities!
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 26Location shared after registrationTennessee For All, a coalition of labor, faith and community groups, is hosting a two-day Election Defense Workshop in Memphis on Saturday & Sunday, September 26-27th to prepare for potential election interference. HANDS OFF OUR VOTE!
- Sun, Sep 27Collins Chapel CME ChurchVoting made simple! Join the CME Church, NAACP, and MICAH Memphis for an opportunity to fellowship and be informed about what is on the ballot for the upcoming state and federal election.
- Mon, Oct 05Idlewild Presbyterian ChurchWe hope you'll join us on October 5th from 6-8 pm at Idlewild Presbyterian Church for October's Issues Night!
- Sun, Nov 15Avon AcresJoin us for an enchanting afternoon of celebration, community, and great live jazz!