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On The Ground Podcast: If Memphis literacy rates are low, do kids need to be taught differently?

Friday, February 8, 2019
Feature Story The staff served pizza, wings, fried chicken, chips and soda sponsored by the Friends of the Whitehaven Library and donated by three Whitehaven restaurants. (Cole Bradley) Arts and Culture

Whitehaven Library transforms for community Super Bowl party

Cole BradleyMonday, February 4, 2019
Feature Story At KIPP Memphis Preparatory Elementary, teacher Nova Moss leads kindergarten students through foundational words and sounds. They use their fingers to spell the words in the air. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Many hands: Memphis organizations work to improve early learning and lifelong success

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 30, 2019
Feature Story More than 50 middle and high school students engaged with local music industry experts and learned about everything from production to publicity to how vinyl records are made at a January 18 event held at Stax Music Academy. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Music professionals prep STAX Academy students for industry careers

Aisling MakiThursday, January 24, 2019
Feature Story At Tiger Bookstore, Tigers branded merchandise accounts for 40 percent of gross sales. (Cole Bradley) Eonomic Development

Married to the game: When Tigers score, Memphis small business wins

Cole BradleyWednesday, January 16, 2019
Feature Story Aumilli’on Kimble, a 16-year-old junior at Bartlett High School, won the floor pitch for her "Heat Keep" food warming pouches. She's already had one employer express interest in hiring her when she graduates. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Special education support & lunchbox warmers: High school students pitch product ideas to meet needs

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 26, 2018
Feature Story Los estudiantes hablan y comen una merienda del mediodía. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

El Club de Niños y Niñas de Heights gana reconocimiento nacional y entrena a músicos de Memphis

Cole BradleyWednesday, December 12, 2018
Feature Story John Young, a JIFF graduate and now full time employee for Sweet LaLa's, earned the nickname "Dr. Sprinkles". (Submitted) Entrepreneurship

Bakery that employs at-risk youth expands to East Memphis storefront

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Junior Challengers are seen participating in a team building activity at their November 2018 workshop centered around what it means to be politically engaged as a teen in their community. (Submitted) Kids and Education

Memphis Challenge celebrates 30 years of supporting students of color in Memphis

Kim and Jim ColemanWednesday, December 5, 2018
Feature Story Children pick out a book at Desayuno Con Libros held monthly at Gaisman Community Center. (Desayuno Con Libros) Kids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros connects Latino families over books and breakfast

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Los niños buscan libros en Desayuno Con Libros en el Centro Comunitario de Gaisman. (Desayuno Con Libros) Kids and Education

Desayuno Con Libros conecta a las familias latinas con libros y desayunos

Jonathan RosalesFriday, November 30, 2018
Feature Story Sariah Hudson, 12, Antonio McPherson, 12, and Jose McClellen, 14, hang out with friends and participate in programs after school at the Heights campus of STREETS Ministries. (Dawn Neuses) Kids and Education

STREETS Ministries combines play and empowerment in The Heights

Dawn NeusesWednesday, November 21, 2018
Feature Story Students socialize while enjoying a midday snack. (Cole Bradley) Kids and Education

Heights Boys and Girls Club earns national acclaim, trains Memphis musicians

Cole BradleyWednesday, November 7, 2018
Feature Story The voters arrive at Glenview Community Center as part of JUICE Orange Mound's Roll to Poll community initiative on Oct 27. (Ziggy Mack) Community Development

Orange Mound 'Roll to the Poll' centers voter empowerment as Memphis debates suppression

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 31, 2018
Feature Story Trunk or treat Kids and Education

Video: Camaros and candy at Treadwell Middle School's Trunk-A-Treat

Forever ReadyWednesday, October 31, 2018
Feature Story Flying Falcon staff writer Leah Boone-Stewart (R) interviews Lanaya Hamilton (L) and Bionica Barnes for an article. (Flying Falcon) Kids and Education

Kingsbury High’s student media team shapes the school's narrative

Cole BradleyWednesday, October 24, 2018
Feature Story The Young Actors Guild performs "Rolling on the River" at Club Paradise in August 2017. (Andrea Morales) Kids and Education

Offstage, Young Actors Guild provides youth development for Memphis students

Jeremiah GrahamWednesday, October 24, 2018
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