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What Role Do Charter Schools Play in Memphis?

Nov 19, 2018 0 2 min read
What Role Do Charter Schools Play in Memphis?
An audience member speaks at “The Great Debate: Exploring the Role of Charter Schools in Memphis” on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

The Charter School Debate At A Glance

Nov 19, 2018 0 3 min read
The Charter School Debate At A Glance
Simply put, the existence of charter schools allows families to have more high-quality options for educating their children and increases their ability to choose the best education option for each individual child. Each charter school has its own governing structure, which allows greater flexibility in developing effective approaches, policies, and practices that address academic and […]

Why I Vote with my Kids

Nov 2, 2018 0 1 min read
Why I Vote with my Kids
Kristen and her three children are shown after she voted in the August Shelby County election.

A Year of Advocacy in Action

Oct 30, 2018 0 2 min read
A Year of Advocacy in Action
Momentum Memphis Task Force Leaders planning for the October meeting.

Tools for Student Success

Oct 12, 2018 0 3 min read
Tools for Student Success
Literacy plays a pivotal role in student success. The ability to read is the academic lever that determines a student’s future and is strongly correlated to achievement in all other areas. However, a lack of resources and investment in literacy creates a barrier for student achievement that cannot easily be overcome. This is where we […]

Focus on Freshmen for Long-Lasting Impact

Sep 21, 2018 0 3 min read
Focus on Freshmen for Long-Lasting Impact
Graduation success is one of the four platform areas that we focus on in our Momentum Memphis campaign. Research conducted by the University of Chicago revealed that student success in the first year of high school is a critical indicator for graduation. Studies showed that ninth graders who had high absentee rates or failed one or more […]