Every student’s success story starts with someone who believed in them—a passionate teacher, a forward-thinking principal, or a school that dares to dream big for
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Summer is here! which means the kids are home with lots of free time to fill with fun. How do you keep them busy and
Summer is here! which means students are on their way to having fun for the next few months. But with all the free time to
Teachers do hard work; they have major impact on the growth and development of our students. However, they’re not always appreciated for the work they
Spring is here, and before you know it so will summer. Are you prepared to prevent the summer slide that many kids experience when they
A healthy imagination is an important part of a child’s ability to wonder and learn. It’s one of the many reasons childhood is so much
We know how important it is to create a positive learning environment for students while they are in the classroom. Teachers spend so much of
Black History Month is here, and it’s a wonderful time to bring awareness to the contributions of Black people in American history. Our friends at
If you haven’t heard of Teach901, it’s a collaborative effort to place talented people in Memphis teaching jobs. From sharing success stories from within the
Nick Tilley is in his second year teaching at Memphis RISE Academy. Originally from Knoxville, Nick joined Teach For America to discover more of what
Each year, Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) places educated, skilled teachers in under-resourced schools throughout Memphis. These individuals dedicated three years of teaching in Memphis to
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and teachers deserve the best. That needs no explanation. This week is all about celebrating the local educators who work hard
It’s official the Memphis Grizzlies are headed to the playoffs—and to get students, teachers, and administrators excited, the Grizzlies will host Grizz Week leading up
Medical school to education is quite the career shift. After graduating from North Carolina Chapel Hill, McKenzie Cohen was on track for medical school. However,
GUEST POST BY CANDACE GRAY, Marketing and Communications Consultant at Memphis River Parks Partnership As we close out the month-long celebration of the contributions African-Americans have
What is the one profession that creates all the other professions? An educator—and there’s a need for them now more than ever. In America’s largest
Ali Manning, Food Scientist and all-around creative, says that one lecture changed the course of her entire life, and if that doesn’t showcase the importance
Responsibility, integrity, courage, commitment, grit, and excellence are the values held by the boys at Grizzlies Prep Academy—and it was these same values that helped
Blog by Jeff Hulett Teach for America Memphis is celebrating its 15 year anniversary of making moves in Memphis. After all these years, members of
One of the most effective teacher training programs in the state of Tennessee is based right here in Memphis. Memphis Teacher Residency is a faith-based
I’m no teacher, but I have an idea of what school curriculum looks like—and I doubt there’s any mention of Meg thee Stallion, Oktoberfest, the
Love is in the air in Memphis, Tennessee—and it’s been blowing in the breezes for quite some time. Don’t take our word for it. Just
**Guest Post by Shelby Poindexter** Ohio. California. Alabama. Portugal. Hawaii. Virginia. Pennsylvania. Tennessee. I have had the privilege to see so many places and experience
By now, you’ve probably wondered where Choose901 came from, and I’m here to share a big part of its origin story! Ten years ago, a
At Choose901, we often say that Memphis is full of “best-kept secrets,” and Believe Memphis Academy is undeniably one of those. The college-preparatory charter school