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.
Wed, Apr 14
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Shelby County Voter Alliance Interest Meeting
Shelby County Voter Alliance is inviting partners, volunteers, and all who are interested to talk about how our organizations, places of worship, neighbors, and peers are laying the foundation for a multi-racial democracy in the mid-south.
