Local church throws a prom for people with disabilities
The Huffington Post ran a story highlghting the inspiring work of Memphis’ Christ United Methodist Church – the church hosted an elaborate prom for people with disabilities. Read more here. […]
Turning around the student achievement gap by incentivizing success
Peer Power Foundation, a private nonprofit organization, is taking a new approach to boosting student achievement by paying successful students to tutor their classmates and incentivizing academic improvement. Now in eight area schools, the program pulls the principles of free market economics into the classroom while also building fun, student-driven learning environments.
Seven days in Memphis: boot camp puts tactical urbanism to work in the city
The presenters at Boot Camp Memphis touted tactical urbanism initiatives while their theories were put into practice all around town during the week.
A bright future in the works for legendary South Main
One of the city's historically hip neighborhoods is commanding new attention. South Main is attracting development projects and new business by capitalizing on its history, fostering the creative community and relying on its signature charm.
