
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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|Virtual Event
Shelby County Voter Alliance: Restoring the Right to Vote
Join Shelby County Voter Alliance for a special interest meeting on restoring voting rights & building a democracy that values all of us, with special guests Criminal Defense attorney Kamilah Turner and community activist Keedran Franklin. This is a virtual event, open to all; please RSVP!
