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Residents and youth urge board to approve Dream Catchers charter, KIPP Cordova expansion and youth board representation
Summary
More than 30 speakers addressed the board during public comment. Numerous speakers urged approval of Dream Catchers Academy (a charter for homeless students), asked for KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary expansion approval, and called for stronger youth representation and youth–adult equity training under new state law.
Thirty‑one public speakers signed up and delivered comments during the July 29 public comment period. Major themes included support for Dream Catchers Academy (a proposed charter to serve homeless and housing‑insecure students), support for expansion of KIPP Memphis with KIPP Cordova Collegiate Elementary, and calls for stronger youth voice and participation under recently enacted state law requiring a non‑voting student representative.
Several speakers, including state Representative and community advocates, described the district’s documented homeless student population (speakers referenced figures of about 2,000 to nearly 3,000) and urged the board to approve…
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