Pre-K advocacy group First 8 Memphis holds first public meeting
From the Daily Memphian article, September 11, 2019 A new Shelby County nonprofit created to improve early
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Memphis coordinates preschool funding and evaluation to boost quality
From the Chalkbeat Education News article, September 10, 2019 Shelby County is coordinating — and paying for
Now is the time to invest in early childhood
Letter from our Board of Directors
Costly failures come with lesson: Reading success begins at birth
Earlier this year, city, county and nonprofit leaders announced plans to establish a new education system for children ages 0-5. It’s called First 8 Memphis.
Memphis City Council votes ‘yes’ to $16 million pre-K expansion in Shelby County
Memphis City Council has voted “yes” to an ordinance that will expand pre-kindergarten in Shelby County.
$16M Pre-K expansion plan heads to city council
A plan to expand needs-based Pre-K in Shelby County is making its way to City Council.