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This is not about politics. This is about our children.

We call on all local policy makers and education leaders to work together instead of against one another.

Right now, too many are being left behind because of chronic mismanagement and we need our leaders to step up, collaborate, and address these issues collectively. The issue is not our teachers or principals. They are doing everything they can with what they have. The problem is years of poor governance, inconsistent leadership, and a lack of accountability at the board and leadership level.

We’ve seen it all at this point:

  • Constant leadership turnover and instability

  • Public infighting and dysfunction at board meetings

  • Decisions that don’t translate into real support for classrooms

  • A lack of transparency around how decisions are made and how money is spent

  • Major plans are currently being paused or reversed due to unstable leadership contracts, leaving the district without clear, consistent direction.

Because of this, we support a state intervention that happens in collaboration with the community. The situation is too urgent, the issues too pervasive, and the impact too significant not to take bold steps towards improvement.

This affects every single person in our community. This issue goes beyond the school district. It affects workforce readiness, economic growth, public safety, and, ultimately, the future of Memphis.