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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Equipping people of faith and goodwill to organize communities for systemic change through collective action.
Tirzah at Public School Strong Luncheon
Sat, May 03
|Jackson
We’re excited to invite you to be part of our Public School Strong Luncheon, a powerful community gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Jackson, TN.
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Jackson, Jackson, TN, USA
About the event
We’re excited to invite you to be part of our Public School Strong Luncheon, a powerful community gathering on Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Jackson, TN, to stand up for our public schools and ensure every child has access to quality education.
Our public schools are the foundation of our communities, shaping the future for our children and families. Right now, they need our voices, our advocacy, and our collective action. That’s why we’re coming together—to strengthen our schools, support our educators, and demand the resources our students deserve.
Upcoming Events
Thu, Jun 25Virtual MeetingJoin us from 12-1:30 pm on June 25th for June's Clergy/Executive Directors Caucus Meeting. Location TBD
Mon, Jul 06Location is TBDPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm for MICAH's Issues Night! Location TBD.
Sun, Jul 12Location is TBDMake sure to join us for MICAH's annual Public Meeting! This year's meeting will consist of a Shelby County Sheriff & Mayoral Candidates Forum. Get your questions ready and join us there!
Multiple DatesThu, Jul 16Idlewild 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.
Sat, Jul 18Memphis Theological Seminary
Upcoming Events
- Thu, Jun 25Virtual MeetingJoin us from 12-1:30 pm on June 25th for June's Clergy/Executive Directors Caucus Meeting. Location TBD
- Mon, Jul 06Location is TBDPlease join us July 6th from 6-8pm for MICAH's Issues Night! Location TBD.
- Sun, Jul 12Location is TBDMake sure to join us for MICAH's annual Public Meeting! This year's meeting will consist of a Shelby County Sheriff & Mayoral Candidates Forum. Get your questions ready and join us there!
- Multiple DatesThu, Jul 16Idlewild 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.
- Sat, Jul 18Memphis Theological Seminary