Shelby County Schools has approximately more than fifty programs that cover 16 career tracks at schools throughout the district. The district is working to make more programs and resources available at more schools but, in the meantime, students can transfer to specific schools in order to enroll in a desired program. To enable more students to take […]
An audience member speaks at “The Great Debate: Exploring the Role of Charter Schools in Memphis” on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.
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 […]
Kristen and her three children are shown after she voted in the August Shelby County election.
Momentum Memphis Task Force Leaders planning for the October meeting.
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 […]
