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.
Mon, Mar 28
|St. Andrew AME Church
Transit Equity Day Community Forum
Register now for this year's Transit Equity Community Forum sponsored by MICAH and the Sierra Club. This important event will be taking the place of March Issues Night. We're fighting for better transit for a better Memphis, and we need your voice to do it!
