Local charter Memphis College Preparatory Elementary School provides kindergarten through fifth grade students with the academic and ethical foundation necessary to excel in school and in life. The school’s programs focus sharply on an early acquisition of fundamental skills in the core subjects of reading, math, science and social studies. Memphis College Prep ensures that [...]
The Grizzlies Foundation, partnering with the Leadership Academy and Leadership Memphis hosted an information session Monday about TEAM UP, a Grizzlies Foundation program that is dedicated to “securing mentors for youth.” Keynoting the event was Elliot Perry: a former NBA player, minority-stake owner of the Grizzlies, and an adamant supporter of the TEAM UP program. [...]
The Education Study Circle is a great way for caring and concerned citizens to learn about Memphis City Schools, the challenges they face, and what you can do as an individual to help in the improvement process. For me, the Study Circle experience was fun, educational, and emotional. I had a chance to team up [...]
The Coalition for a Better Memphis will be conducting interviews with six candidates for the Memphis City School Board on Wednesday, September 29th at 9:30 am. The interviews will take place in the conference room at the Urban Child Institute, located at 600 Jefferson Avenue. There are a total of 12 people who have filed [...]
Celebrate What’s Right: Memphis: Ground Zero for Education Reform generously sponsored by First Tennessee Foundation The Leadership Academy launches the 2010 Celebrate What’s Right Luncheon series, generously sponsored by the First Tennessee Foundation, with an inspiring address by Barbara Hyde. Known for her advocacy and involvement in public education reform, Barbara has led numerous efforts [...]
