Seeding Success

Thank you to SCORE CDC for having us at the South City Heritage Festival on Saturday! Our team set up at L.E. Brown Park to chat with residents about the More for Memphis: South Memphis Zone project. What a fantastic way to kick off the summer 😎

Seeding Success is growing! 🌱 We're hiring a Chief Advancement Officer.

We are looking for an experienced, strategic professional committed to advancing economic mobility for residents in Memphis and Shelby County by helping us secure funding aligned with S2's priorities.💡Apply today at Seeding-Success.org/careers

A new study from Stanford found that a majority of school districts in the US have seen declining proficiency in reading and math, with the largest declines happening in underserved communities. Moreover, according to Education Scorecard, students at Memphis-Shelby County Schools performed an average of 2.37 grade levels behind their Tennessee peers between 2022 and 2025.

The data makes one thing clear: the time for bold action is now.

💡Check out the full policy update (3 minute read): www.seeding-success.org/news/policyupdate5/22/26