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.
May Monthly Meeting
Time & Location
About the Event
MICAH meets on the second Tuesday of every month to report out on our committee and task force activities. Monthly meetings are a wonderful way to connect with the work of MICAH, to speak one-on-one with fellow delegates and activists, and to organize for action in Memphis.
Our locations rotate between our partner organizations. May's meeting will be at Shady Grove Presbyterian Church.