Education

Every child in Memphis deserves a great school.

We invest in the schools, educators, and student supports that make that possible, and in the career pathways that connect a strong education to real economic opportunity. Our work spans early literacy through workforce readiness, because getting students to graduation is only the beginning.

Intended Outcome

Memphis' education system prepares all students for high-demand careers that unlock upward mobility.

Funding Priorities

Student success

We invest in the programs, curriculum, and school-level supports that give Memphis students a strong foundation and keep them on track with particular focus on early literacy, attendance, and the academic milestones that matter most for long-term opportunity.
High-performing schools

Every child deserves a school that works. We support strong schools of all types, district, charter, and innovation models, and the community advocates, parents, and organizations working to ensure Memphis has more of them.
Teacher and school leader development

Great schools run on great people. We invest in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-quality teachers and building a deep pipeline of school leaders who can drive results and sustain strong school cultures over time.
Career pathways and workforce readiness

A great education should lead somewhere. We invest in programs that connect K–12 learning to postsecondary opportunity and high-wage, high-demand careers so that Memphis students graduate with real options, not just a diploma.

Featured Grantees

KIPP Memphis

KIPP Memphis Public Schools is an open-enrollment, public, tuition-free charter school network of three schools in North Memphis meant to create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students to lead fulfilling lives and pursue any path they choose.
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Libertas

Libertas is a charter school serving PreK – 6th grade in Frayser since 2015. Libertas is the first public charter school in the state offering Montessori education – a rich, rigorous, personalized method that is as unique as your child.
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Gestalt Community Schools

Gestalt Community Schools empowers students to be college-, career- and community-ready. Students experience an exceptional educational program, defined by rigorous curriculum standards, high expectations for academic achievement, integrated technology and community service.
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