The Memphis 13: This group of 1st graders was chosen in 1961 to integrate four white elementary schools in Memphis.
That’s how much time my 2nd and 3rd grade classes have read over the past 8 weeks during our literacy challenge at Hull Jackson. Children with a strong reading background are able to keep up better in other subjects. Reading helps with critical thinking skills and better prepares students to engage in work that requires […]
With the recent graduation of dozens of parents from the Stand University for Parents program in Memphis, City Director, Cardell Orrin, and parent leader, Amber Johnson-Mitchell sat down with WREG News Channel 3’s Marybeth Conley and Alex Coleman for a segment on how parents can be active and involved in their child’s success. Cardell and […]
My children George and Gianna
Me and fellow parent leaders at a Stand education summit earlier this year
Velithia lives in Nashville and is a parent member with Stand TN. Her daughter, Timora, started pre-K this year.
