rich 1.0 Action Network https://actionnetwork.org <link href='https://actionnetwork.org/css/style-embed-v3.css' rel='stylesheet' type='text/css' /><script src='https://actionnetwork.org/widgets/v6/petition/protect-mscs-students-stop-the-state-takeover?format=js&source=widget'></script><div id='can-petition-area-protect-mscs-students-stop-the-state-takeover' style='width: 100%'><!-- this div is the target for our HTML insertion --></div> Memphis For All https://actionnetwork.org/groups/memphis-for-all https://can2-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/share_options/facebook_images/000/532/759/original/SOS_901.jpg Our schools deserve real solutions, not more failed experiments. Research shows that when states take over, students often fall behind, and it can take years for a district to recover academically. Rep, Mark White’s latest proposed plan to take over MSCS mirrors the recent Houston model, where longtime teachers were fired, teacher requirements were relaxed, and learning was disrupted without producing real benefits. Here in Tennessee, state lawmakers have already acknowledged that the Achievement School District (ASD) - another prominent state takeover attempt - was a failure that cost taxpayers over $1 billion, led to worse test scores, and increased teacher turnover. Why double down on a flawed approach? Meanwhile, MSCS has proven it can succeed. Our district’s iZone model outperformed the ASD, and MSCS has earned the highest possible score for academic growth three years in a row under the state’s accountability system. Memphis families and community members have shown unprecedented engagement around education, showing that real accountability and improvement must remain with the people who know our children best. A state takeover will not provide the real solutions our students need - that’s why we need local leadership. By working together and investing in proven strategies, we can make sure our students have the opportunities they need to succeed. Memphis and Shelby County deserve better. Let’s all stand together to protect our students and keep decisions where they belong: in the hands of the people who know our community best. Sign now to say NO to a state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools and YES to real, community-driven solutions that put students first. Save our Students (SOS) is a local coalition of Memphis’ business, education, nonprofit, and faith leaders standing together against state intrusion, while advocating for additional resources and local solutions. SOS’ mission is to strengthen our schools and support our students through increased community oversight in local governance. https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/protect-mscs-students-stop-the-state-takeover