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.
July 2019 Monthly Meeting (1)
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About the Event
Join us for our monthly meeting on the second Tuesday of each month!
For our July meeting, we'll evaluate our Vigil of Lamentation for Frayser, hear wins and next steps from MICAH’s three task forces, and look ahead to our September 15th Public Meeting with municipal election candidates. Partners are required to send at least one delegate to represent their organization. The meeting is open to all who are interested in MICAH's work!
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