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| Motto | Building Relationships & Bridging The Gap |
|---|---|
| Founder(s) | LaTasha Thornton |
| Key people | Joan Chavez, Latonia Richardson, Christopher Walton, Dykeshia White, Sarah Davis, Jewell Love, Brian Harris |
| Website | https://www.cagmemphis.org |
Community Alliance Group of Memphis
editThe Community Alliance Group (CAG) is a non-profit organization based in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on education and teacher preparation for urban school environments.[1] Founded in 2023 by LaTasha Thornton, the organization works to improve educational, social, and emotional outcomes for students in urban schools.[1][2]
History
editThe Community Alliance Group was established in 2023 by LaTasha Thornton, an educator with experience in Memphis's urban school system.[1] The organization was created in response to challenges faced by urban schools in Memphis, particularly in areas of high poverty and limited resources.[3] Thornton developed the program to prepare teachers for the unique challenges of urban education, emphasizing cultural competence and community engagement.[1]
Mission and Programs
editCAG's mission is to develop and support a diverse network of new educators to help restore communities and public education.[1] The organization operates an accelerated teacher education program with the following components:
- Praxis Exam Preparation: Seminars for certification exam preparation
- Practicum: Supervised teaching experience in urban schools
- Job Placement Assistance: Participation in hiring fairs and career preparation
- Mentoring: Ongoing coaching for "CAG Corps members"[1]
The teacher education program covers:
- Equity and equality in education
- Instructional practices and strategies
- Data-driven instruction
- Classroom management
- Special education and ESL accommodation
- Social-emotional learning
- Foundational literacy instruction
- Lesson planning
- Teacher effectiveness measures
- Educational technology[1]
Community Engagement and Partnerships
editCAG engages in community-focused activities including:
- Coalition Building: Partnerships with community members and leaders
- Stakeholder Involvement: Facilitating discussions on student academic needs
- Parent Education: Providing resources for parental support of education[1]
CAG has established partnerships with local non-profit organizations to enhance its impact. The organization collaborates with The Metamorphosis Project on community service initiatives addressing homelessness in Memphis.[4] CAG also works with MDL Inc. on mentorship programs and efforts to increase high school graduation and college acceptance rates among Memphis's youth of color.[5]
Organization and Structure
editCAG operates as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.[2] Founder LaTasha Thornton serves as the organization's leader and sole member according to public records.[2] The organization operates with a staff supplemented by volunteers and community partners.
Impact
editCAG has established itself within the Memphis non-profit community and is recognized by Shelby County, Tennessee as a participating non-profit organization.[6] The organization has trained educators who are now working in Memphis urban schools, applying CAG's principles of cultural competence and community engagement in their classrooms.
Challenges and Future Plans
editCAG faces challenges typical of new non-profits in the education sector, including securing sustainable funding and scaling programs to meet the needs of Memphis's urban schools. The organization plans to expand its teacher preparation program through partnerships with local universities and school districts. CAG is also developing a research component to contribute to discussions on effective urban education strategies.
References
edit- "Community Alliance Group". cagmemphis.org. https://www.cagmemphis.org/. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- "Community Alliance Group / Latasha Charnell Thornton Sole MBR". Cause IQ. https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/community-alliance-group-latasha-charnell-thornton,932619772/. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- "Education in Memphis". National Center for Education Statistics. https://nces.ed.gov/. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- "The Metamorphosis Project". morphproject.org. https://morphproject.org/who-we-are/. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- "MDL Inc.". mdlinc.org. http://www.mdlinc.org/about.html. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
- "Participating Nonprofits". Shelby County, Tennessee. https://www.shelbycountytn.gov/3921/Participating-Nonprofits. Retrieved June 24, 2024.