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OK Voters, Now Let’s Get INformation

Jul 13, 201602 min read
OK Voters, Now Let’s Get INformation
The Tennessean calls the Nashville school board race the most important local election of 2016, because “improving the quality of education among all the Metro Nashville public schools is the most pressing issue facing the city.” We couldn’t agree more. So you know what to do voters. Get INformation. Early Voting: Friday, July 15 – Saturday, […]

Elect Representatives who Support Children

Jun 23, 201602 min read
Elect Representatives who Support Children
We support experienced, dedicated, and focused leaders who are committed to innovation in education and aligned with our vision.

Why I Stand: Ginger Spickler

May 24, 201603 min read
Why I Stand: Ginger Spickler
Ginger Spickler shares her Stand story at the 2015 Memphis Member Summit.

Back Down Memory Lane

May 16, 201603 min read
Back Down Memory Lane
Stand members and leaders supporting pre-K at a school board meeting in 2012

Memphis Summit Moves Leaders to Action

May 2, 201604 min read
Memphis Summit Moves Leaders to Action
Stand for Children parent and educator leaders receive honors at the Memphis Education Action Summit!

The Charter Compact Passes!

Jan 28, 201602 min read
The Charter Compact Passes!
For over a year, we have been working with Memphis charter school parents to advocate for the Shelby County Schools Board to pass a charter compact that would start to build a partnership between the district and the charter school it authorizes. At Tuesday night’s school board meeting—in front of a packed room full of […]