Momentum Memphis is a collaborative effort launched by Stand for Children to unite the community for youth opportunity and success.
There are four platform areas that need our attention:
Graduation Success for College & Career
Ensure every high school student is on-track to graduate
Increase Career and Technical Education and post-secondary programs
Enhance early literacy education
Community Investment for All Youth
Increase summer job opportunities that prepare youth for life success
Support after-school and summer programs that improve student achievement
Support efforts that address poverty and trauma impacting youth and communities
Facilities and Funding Our Students Deserve
High quality school facilities to enhance learning for all our children
Advocate necessary and equitable funding to address student needs
Breaking the School to Prison Pipeline
School discipline reform that lowers suspensions, increases restorative and non-exclusionary practices, and puts in place proactive preventive measures
