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.  

Trustmark moves into new regional HQ and plans to hire
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.  

The South Main Arts District is easily accessible from Turley's South End developments
Henry Turley Co. to brighten underpasses as welcome to new developments
Klassy Chics shoe boutique has found a home in this center bay in Soulsville
Soulsville finds its footing with the help of new shoe shop Klassy Chics
‘Car-Free Challenge’ offers role models and tips for travel
Rendering of Music Industry Underground
Visible Music College breaks ‘underground’ downtown
Obsidian expands client roster, employee count
ProudOnTV moves Memphis ops downtown, plans up to seven new hires

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