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Education Equity

An Educator’s Lesson in the Time of Remote Learning

by Christina on May 12, 2020

by Daniel KimDevelopment Director/Faculty at Rise University Preparatory School This is not a post about how we have mastered Zoom for our 60 students at our school that serves low-income, first generation-to-college middle schoolers. I am proud though of our team of teachers and students at [...]
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CCDA and Education Equity

by Ava Steaffens on September 25, 2017

I am the product of a private, 12 year Catholic education generously made possible by my aunt who was a former elementary school teacher in Cuba. When I started school, I spoke only Spanish and found no sympathy or consolation from my teachers in this English-only setting. This was par for the [...]
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Signs of hope for the future of urban public schools

by CCDA Guest on October 10, 2015

Like many of you, I’ve labored for years in urban environs to encourage and empower children. My immersion as an individual CCD practitioner began with mentoring at an inner city neighborhood kids club. After marrying and while raising our daughter, my next season was in vibrant communities within [...]
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Memphis Teacher Residency, changing the narrative of equal education

by CCDA Guest on July 11, 2015

Sub-standard education is pre-determined for many children based solely on their zip code. In response to the problem of equal education for kids in urban areas, what is now Memphis Teacher Residency started with a question: “What if we found an alternative way of recruiting and training teachers?” [...]
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A Visibly Unique Educational Story, through music & discipleship

by CCDA Guest on June 1, 2015

Ken Steorts, founder of Visible Music College in Memphis, TN, started out by leading worship at his church, with a background in music production and pop music. Soon he was touring as a young professional in the Christian music industry. While working in Christian music, Ken saw a lot of young bands [...]
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Filed Under: Education Equity, General, Justice Initiatives & Advocacy, Listening to the Community

Now is the Time for Urban Education Reform

by CCDA Guest on June 26, 2013

Memphis Teacher Residency (MTR) believes reform starts with the teacher. A teacher is the key to a child’s future for they can have the most positive impact on a child’s life, other than a parent. They also believe teachers are professionals that should be trained as such. A commitment to [...]
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Problems in Education

by noel on May 30, 2012

Reflections on a Broken System Education is one of the most discussed topics in the U.S. today. There is a growing awareness within the general public concerning the problematic nature of our country's public education system. Due to the failing nature of many public schools, a number of families, [...]
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Disability Curatives

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An excerpt by Dr. Amy Kenny "God told me to pray for you,” she says. Her words linger like [...]
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