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UofM researchers win grant to bring more ESL teachers to MSCS schools

High Ground TeamTuesday, December 24, 2024
Feature Story This week, we wrap up the More For Memphis series and take a look at all of the focus areas that were addressed throughout the plan's creation.  Sustainability

Wrapping up the More For Memphis series as the plan is set in motion

Jeff HulettTuesday, December 24, 2024
Development News File photo: Ziggy Mack / High Ground News Kids and Education

Latest federal accountability reports show improvements at these MSCS schools

High Ground TeamWednesday, November 27, 2024
Feature Story This week, we learn more about the implementation partners that will help carry out the on-the-ground work of the More for Memphis plan. Community Development

More For Memphis announces implementation partners

Jeff HulettMonday, October 28, 2024
Development News A ribbon-cutting for Memphis' latest Storybook Trail is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Kids and Education

Ribbon-cutting planned for new Storybook Trail at Memphis Botanic Garden

High Ground TeamFriday, August 30, 2024
Development News “Memphis is not just a music city, it’s a generous city, full of great organizations and businesses who not only bring their unique offerings to the area, but also give back to their communities,” says Pat Mitchell Worley, CEO, Soulsville Foundation. Arts and Culture

Unique partnership brings together two Memphis businesses in support of Stax Music Academy

High Ground TeamFriday, August 30, 2024
Feature Story Good Governance Transition Team members with Mayor Young: (From left to right) Dorcas Young Griffin, Beth Flanagan, Meggan Khiel, Jessica Lotz, Mayor Young, Cheyenne Johnson, Tiffany Day, Maria Oceja, and Ariell Gipson Martin. Sustainability

Education advocates strive to keep bilingual high school graduates in Memphis

Diana Azcarate BarretoThursday, August 15, 2024
Feature Story This week, we hone in on how the plan will be carried out as the community works together to improve the social and economic systems and policies in Memphis. Eonomic Development

Completing the plan: How the More for Memphis plan is meant to be iterative and fluid

Jeff HulettFriday, June 28, 2024
Feature Story Arts and Culture is one of the six 'More for Memphis' anchor collaboratives. Arts and Culture

Creative Economics: The investment and profits envisioned by More for Memphis for Arts and Culture

Ashlei WilliamsFriday, March 22, 2024
Feature Story x Kids and Education

PHOTOS: Scenes from 'a true celebration of life, love, and homage' at Coleman School

Reginald JohnsonWednesday, February 28, 2024
Feature Story Young people have played an integral role in the development of the More for Memphis plan. These photos are from a MFM Youth Council meeting held in June 2023. Kids and Education

A path to economic mobility: The More for Memphis plan for schools to become true community hubs

MJ GalbraithFriday, February 23, 2024
Development News Pre-orders for the limited edition sneaker are currently open with the shoe itself being ready come March 2024. Community Development

Nonprofit shoe design company to launch new sneaker with sales benefiting Stax Music Academy

High Ground TeamFriday, December 29, 2023
Development News “Through this series of workshops, we hope to build a legacy of transformation and equity in leadership,” says YRD National President Rasheedah Jones. Community Development

New workshop series launched to empower Memphis' next generation of Black leaders

High Ground TeamFriday, December 29, 2023
Development News The University of Memphis has launched two workforce development initiatives in recent weeks. Eonomic Development

New workforce development initiatives to provide Memphians career opportunities, economic mobility

High Ground TeamFriday, November 10, 2023
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