Here is your friendly reminder to join us for our virtual joint Momentum Memphis Education Task-Force meeting on Monday, August 2nd, at 6:00 pm via Zoom. Hear task-force leaders give updates on our advocacy campaigns, meet our community change partners, and learn how you can get involved in our efforts to make education equity a reality for all […]
Momentum Memphis Task Force launched a survey to the community at the end of 2020 as the decision to reopen schools in Shelby County was being considered by officials for the Spring of 2021. Parents were given the option to either return to school buildings or remain virtual. Our goal was to highlight the experiences and concerns […]
Helping Freshmen Make the Transition Our Freshman Success Network partner school Melrose High held its first Freshman Week last month to celebrate the accomplishments and growth of scholars, teachers, and parents. More than 145 students attended during the week, which included virtual, drive-through, and pick-up activities designed to serve as a transition for ninth-grade scholars to get them acclimated […]
This afternoon, Shelby County Commissioners will be voting on the tax rate and the budget for FY 21-22. We have one last chance to ask that they pass a moral budget to increase investments that support workers, improve public transportation, increase affordable housing, and support our young people throughout the community. Now more than ever, Commissioners must utilize this chance to […]
As a proud member of the Moral Budget Coalition, we would like to thank all of the Stand members and leaders, partner organizations, parents, community leaders, and friends that joined in unison to ask the Memphis City Council and Shelby County Commission to put the needs of the people first and pass a Moral Budget for […]
Momentum Memphis YES Fund Task Force Leaders Meili Powell & Haley Mathews both have published op-eds in The Commercial Appeal and The Daily Memphian! Check out their pieces on the Youth Education Success (YES) Fund and why it’s important to invest in the future of our student’s education so that they can have equitable opportunities for success. YES Fund Task […]
