230,000 Futures in the Making
The future is advancing quickly and our systems are failing to keep up. The unemployment rate for recent college graduates averaged 5.3%, while their underemployment rate remains over 41%.
Together with the StriveTogether Network and our new statewide collaboration—Cradle to Career TN—we are working to invest in students, improve their academic outcomes by improving their lives, and prepare them for the future.
Refresher on Community Schools: Weekly Policy Update
A community school is a public school that acts as a hub for the neighborhood, offering both educational services and broader community resources. It integrates academic learning with supports for student and family well-being, like health care, social services, and expanded learning opportunities. What has this model looked like in practice in Shelby County over the last couple of years, and what measurable outcomes are we seeing?