As we watched the current budget cycle, there was a growing sense that we are caught in an ill-fated loop that never leads to progress and prosperity for our community. Current budget proposals and discussions only played at the edges of any kind of forward movement. The Coalition for a Moral Budget felt the need […]
Stand For Children Tennessee’s Memphis Freshmen Success Network (FSN) works diligently to ensure students in Shelby County Schools have equitable access to quality learning resources and the support ninth-graders need to succeed in their make-or-break year. Since the start of FSN in the 2018-2019 school year, we’ve expanded our partnership to include 20 schools throughout […]
Douglass High School is one of the partner schools in our Memphis Freshman Success Network. During the Q2 FSN convening, the Douglass team shared their unique system for keeping freshmen on track. Called “Check and Connect”, the new system provides a framework for the Douglass Freshman Success Team to identify and champion specific ninth-graders to help […]
Recently, Stand members teamed up with Memphis for All to do vaccine outreach in Frayser. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact Memphis and Shelby County, it’s important to make sure that all members of our community are informed about their eligibility and options for vaccination. The digital divide that we often refer to extends beyond the […]
In Memphis, our 20 partner schools have seen double-digit year-on-year increases in Freshmen On-Track rates thanks to our Freshmen Success Network coaches and partner liaisons. Together, both parties work to ensure that Memphis and Shelby County students receive the support they need to graduate on time from high school. Across the county, Stand for Children’s Center […]
Don’t forget to register for our three-week Momentum Memphis Organizing Fellowship starting on Thursday, April 15, from 6:00-8:00 pm via Zoom. Learn foundational concepts and skills for community organizing and network with others in your community who are passionate about working to make lasting change! The fellowship is FREE to attend, but we ask that you […]
