Key Priorities
Strengthen Birth-5 Early Literacy
Focus: Align with existing early childhood education efforts (e.g., First 8 Memphis) while elevating early literacy in childcare, FFN, and home environments.
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Build Place-Based Literacy Ecosystems
Focus: Build on the success of the Raleigh Literacy Zone by strengthening and expanding literacy ecosystems across other neighborhoods in Shelby County.
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Build Community-Wide Volunteer & Tutoring Systems
Focus: Enhance coordination, consistency, and equity in tutoring and volunteer literacy supports across the county.
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Ensure Culturally Sustaining Literacy Experiences
Focus: Promote diverse, affirming, and relevant literacy practices and materials across community settings.
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Coordinate Systems, Advocacy & Policy
Focus: Strengthen county-wide communication, coordination, and advocacy to sustain literacy efforts.
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Establish Community Partnership Plans with School Districts
Focus: Expand the MSCS CPP model to the many Shelby County school districts & systems, recognizing the unique context and strengths of each.
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