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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.

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

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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.