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Stand for Children Tennessee is pleased to announce our candidate endorsements for the upcoming Shelby County Schools Board election.These candidates were selected using a rigorous endorsement process that involved extensive surveys and candidate interviews led by our endorsement committee made up of parents, educators, and community members. We believe that these candidates will be true education champions for the children of Memphis and Shelby County.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The elections this year are too important to sit out! Protests echo across our community and this country, and the next step is to vote. The educational future of our children is at stake, and it is up to us to fill these seats with representatives who believe that all children in Memphis and Shelby County deserve access to equitable education and resources to ensure a prosperous future.We are proud to endorse education champions who are committed to helping improve student outcomes, advocating for necessary and equitable funding to address student needs, and increasing potential for college and career success. Head over to our education champion page on our website to learn more about the candidates in your district<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/strong>The deadline to register to vote is Friday, July 7, and the absentee ballot request deadline is Thursday, July 30<\/strong>. Check your voter registration status, now, and if you\u2019re not registered, sign up today! Access information you need to vote: http:\/\/www.proudvoter.org<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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