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Teach For America Memphis

Teach For America works in partnership with the Memphis community to ensure that all children receive an excellent education.

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45%

Memphis kids live in poverty

6%

Memphis high schoolers graduate college-ready

31%

Memphis kindergartners are reading on grade level

38%

Memphis seventh graders are proficient in reading

Memphis at a Glance

Memphis - Lorraine Motel
Memphis - Stax Museum of America Soul Music
Memphis - Shelby Farms Park

The National Civil Rights Museum is built around the Lorraine Motel, the site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination in 1968. The exhibits trace the history of the Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to the present.

photo by: Wikimedia Commons

Learn the history of soul music in the place where Ottis Redding, Sam & Dave, The Staples Singers, and Isaac Hayes recorded some of their biggest tracks at the Stax Museum of America Soul Music.

photo by: Gary J. Wood /Flickr

At 4,500 acres, Shelby Farms Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. The park features more than 40 miles of trails, both paved and unpaved, that are popular for walking, biking, running, and hiking. The park is also home to more than 20 bodies of water which provide plenty of opportunities for fishing.

photo by: Noah Pennington/Flickr

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    Volunteer Tennessee

    Teach For America Memphis is proud to be supported by Volunteer Tennessee. Our corps members are also AmeriCorps members, connected to a national service movement and eligible to receive an education award after successfully completing each year of teaching.

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    The City Ambassadors

    We are grateful for The City Ambassadors, a special group of supporters founded by Regional Advisory Board Member Tate Wilson and Kristy Dorman. Their mission is to welcome new corps members and alumni to Memphis by continuously connecting them to opportunities and networks across the region. With each unique experience and event, our people come to learn and love even more about our vibrant community!

Regional Partners

We value our partnerships with local schools, districts, universities, businesses, and other organizations. Our partners play a critical role in creating opportunities for children in our communities.