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Stand for Children on Live At 9!

Jan 6, 2017 0 2 min read
Stand for Children on Live At 9!
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 […]

Giving them a Quality Start

Dec 22, 2016 0 1 min read
Giving them a Quality Start
My children George and Gianna

Stand for Children Doing Good Work

Dec 19, 2016 0 1 min read
Stand for Children Doing Good Work
Me and fellow parent leaders at a Stand education summit earlier this year

Pre-K: A Jumpstart to Success

Nov 18, 2016 0 2 min read
Pre-K: A Jumpstart to Success
Velithia lives in Nashville and is a parent member with Stand TN. Her daughter, Timora, started pre-K this year.

Being Absent from School Holds our Kids back

Nov 2, 2016 0 5 min read
Being Absent from School Holds our Kids back
Vision Prep students are greeted by supportive parents upon arriving at school. Photos used courtesy of Vision Preparatory Charter School.

Empowering Parents to be Strong Leaders

Sep 29, 2016 0 3 min read
Empowering Parents to be Strong Leaders
Isadore Harris leading children, parents, advocacy partners and community leaders in an empowering chant during the Fund Schools First Rally.