Challenging entrenched incumbent officials is a daunting task, but several courageous leaders across this city stepped up to the plate. Each of them ran respectful, thoughtful, and vigorous campaigns, and each of them made us incredibly proud to support them. Tonight those candidates fell short of victory, but we are prouder than ever of the […]
Denerio with Stand organizer Lauren Williams-Batiste
Stand for Children has worked on behalf of children in Tennessee since 1999, advocating for investments in public schools and pre-K and standing up for strong academic standards and quality schools for every child, regardless of his or her race or family’s income level. This year’s School Board elections in Nashville are fundamentally important to […]
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, […]
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Ginger Spickler shares her Stand story at the 2015 Memphis Member Summit.
