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Welcome to The Educator, Memphis Education Fund's one-stop shop for all education news. You can expect to discover updates on our latest initiatives, education-related advice, ideas and tools for parents, and more!

MEMPHIS STATE OF EDUCATION REPORT 2024

We are excited to present our 2024 Memphis State of Education Report. Over the past four years, our community, just as thousands across the country, has faced the unprecedented challenge of educating students during a pandemic. In Memphis, data suggests that performance is at or near pre-pandemic levels.

Community and school leaders are still working tirelessly to recover the academic, social, and emotional setbacks that occurred during one of the most devastating events in recent history. 


Over the next few weeks, Memphis Education Fund will host several community conversations, by region, to discuss the trends and opportunities relative to each neighborhood that we visit. Please stay tuned to our social medial channels for dates, times, and locations.


You can view our full report here: Memphis State of Education Report 2024

SUPERINTENDENT FEAGINS' TRANSITION TEAM

On April 25, Superintendent Feagins announced her full transition team full of Memphis leaders. More than 60 individuals will offer their support, insight, and expertise in five key areas: student achievement, business operations, strategic communications and partnerships, next-level readiness, and inclusive excellence.


More information about the transition team can be found on the MSCS website.

SCHOOLBOARD CANDIDATE FORUM

Get to know candidates running for the Memphis-Shelby County Schools board before the August elections. Chalkbeat, MICAH, and partners are hosting a forum for candidates on June 17. Need to figure out what district you live in? Go here.


This is a free event, but please RSVP to let us know you are coming. Food will be provided. Childcare will be provided, and you can sign up for it on the registration form. This event will also be live streamed as a virtual option.


When: Monday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. CT

Where:

  • In-person at Idlewild Presbyterian Church, 1750 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
  • Virtually on Facebook Live


RSVP for the forum here: CKBE-MSCS Forum

SCHOLARSHIPS & CONTESTS


Citizens Helping Citizens Scholarship Link


Leaders Save Lives Scholarship Program Link


ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship Link


CollegeVine No Essay Scholarship Link


Sallie Mae Scholarship Link


Learn about Financial Aid for college in TN!


SUMMER BREAK


Summer Break is near! Have you considered what summer activities are of best interest for your students?


The 2024-2025 Collaborative Application for Bridge Builders is open until May 24, 2024. Apply here.


Memphis Parent just released its 2024 Summer Camp Edition filled with lots of options for children of all ages and interests.


Memphis Kids Out and About has summer camps listed by week and includes virtual and overnight camps. Check it out!


Fox 13 also has a list of ideas for summer fun around the city of Memphis.

NEW MEMPHIS PROGRAMS


STRIDE PROGRAM

Great teachers are critical to our city’s future success. Stride is a free program that offers the support early career teachers need to thrive as educators in Memphis. In addition to social outings and fun opportunities to explore Memphis, Stride provides an environment of collaborative learning, peer networking, and professional development. By engaging teachers in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd years in the classroom, Stride helps retain our community’s most promising educators. Interested? Apply or nominate an educator for Stride today!


EDUCATOR OF EXCELLENCE

Do you know an excellent educator? New Memphis is looking for exceptional educators who are making a meaningful impact in Memphis. Nominate an exceptional educator for the 2024 Educator of Excellence awards!


For more information, visit New Memphis.


STAY CONNECTED

Have you visited our updated website? Check it out here.

Are you following us on all of our social media channels? Memphis Education Fund is on Instagram, Facebook, and Linkedin.


Make sure you're connected to us to stay up-to-date on all educational news.


WHAT'S HAPPENING?

There are a lot of great things happening in Memphis and Shelby County. Share your events with us so that we can share them on our social channels and feature them in our monthly newsletters.


Email us at info@memphiseducationfund.org.



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