Education

We’re working to give every child in Memphis access to a high-quality education.

We believe in the next generation and in the power of education to transform lives. That’s why we’re committed to supporting student success and closing the achievement gap by supporting high-performing schools, efforts to recruit, grow and retain top teacher and leader talent, and to secure favorable policies and conditions for students to thrive.

Funding Priorities

Boosting student success

We invest in efforts to improve the quality of curriculum and instruction, especially in early literacy and math, and to provide additional learning resources and time. We seek solutions to systemic barriers to achievement including reducing chronic absenteeism and enhancing school culture.

Supporting successful schools

We support successful schools of all types and initiatives that can deliver improved student outcomes and achievement. We work with community advocates, parents and teachers to support a strong education ecosystem that prioritizes student success.

Recruiting, retaining and supporting talent

We support efforts to recruit and retain high-quality teachers, build and strengthen the pipeline of school leaders and provide support, coaching and professional development.

Who We Support

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 aims to leverage community assets to empower individuals who will be college-ready, career-ready 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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Partner Schools

Listed schools receive grant funding or support through our education partners.

  • Aurora Collegiate Academy

  • Beacon College Prep

  • Believe Memphis Academy

  • Circles of Success Academy

  • Compass Community Schools

  • Freedom Preparatory Academy

  • Gestalt Community Schools

  • Journey Community Schools

  • KIPP Memphis

  • Leadership Preparatory Charter School

  • Libertas School of Memphis

  • Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering

  • Memphis College Prep

  • Memphis Merit Academy

  • Memphis Rise Academy

  • Memphis School of Excellence

  • Memphis Shelby County Schools via SchoolSeed Foundation

  • Perea Elementary School

  • Promise Academy

  • University Schools (Innovative School District/University of Memphis)

Education Partners

  • ALLMemphis

  • Attendance Works

  • City Leadership for Teach901

  • City Year

  • Facing History and Ourselves

  • Instruction Partners

  • Junior Achievement

  • Literacy MidSouth

  • Man Up Teacher Residency

  • Memphis Education Fund

  • Memphis LIFT

  • Memphis Teacher Residency

  • New Leaders, Inc.

  • OnYourMark

  • PIVOT: School Improvement Leaders

  • Peer Power Foundation

  • Reach University

  • Summer Boost via 50CAN

  • Peer Power Foundation

  • Reach University

  • Summer Boost via 50CAN

  • Teach for America - Memphis

  • Teach Like a Champion

  • TennesseeCAN

  • Tennessee Charter School Center

  • Tennessee State Collaborative on Reforming Education (SCORE)

  • Tennesseeans for Quality Early Education

  • TNAchieves

Ready to apply?

First, send a brief letter of inquiry to Holly Coleman, Senior Program Director for Education, to discuss whether your project aligns with our strategy and available resources.