by Le Marquee La Flora | Nov 18, 2024 | Blog
History has a plethora of complicated and intriguing connections. I find it interesting that Anne Frank and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were born in the same year, retaliated against the injustices in their society, and unfortunately met their ends in displays of...
by Danielle Nelson | Nov 15, 2024 | Blog
KIPP Collegiate High is centered right in the heart of North Memphis. The school serves 99.8% minority students, according to the U.S. News report. This is a part of the city that is often overlooked by most. Antonio Burt, Chief Executive Officer, highlights, “…...
by Caleb Suggs | Nov 4, 2024 | Blog
I was on a normal Peer Power video shoot with one of my young interns a few months ago to interview a mix of adults and high schoolers about our Earn & Learn Summer Program. As a real jack-of-all-trades, my intern had been in training for a myriad of skills:...
by Le Marquee La Flora | Oct 29, 2024 | Blog
Since the University of Memphis’ inception in 1912 as West Tennessee State Normal School, investing in education has been paramount. The university began for ‘normals’ (an antiquated term for teachers) and has evolved 112 years later into University Schools. The...
by Sydney Olojo | Oct 25, 2024 | Blog
In the world of grant writing, data is king. But not all data is created equal. To truly make your grant application shine, you need to harness the power of both quantitative and qualitative data. Neglecting either can significantly weaken your pitch and potentially...
by Marygrace Hemme | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog
As I reflect on the word ‘impact,’ my mind moves to the surface of the moon, a literal reflection of impacts. I would venture to say that it was easier to map the surface of the moon than to truly map Peer Power’s impact on the learning and lives of tens of thousands...
by Sydney Olojo | Sep 9, 2024 | Blog
This summer, Peer Power launched its transformative Earn and Learn program, funded by a grant from the TN Department of Labor and Workforce Development Youth Employment Program (YEP). Our mission? To equip young people with the tools they need to develop lucrative...
by Kathryn Fascio | Sep 4, 2024 | Blog
At Peer Power, our urgent mission to close equity gaps in public education is powered not just by passionate educators and mentors, but also by innovative technology working behind the scenes. As the Data Systems Associate, I’ve seen firsthand how embracing...
by Sydney Olojo | Aug 1, 2024 | Blog
Grant writing is a demanding profession that requires a unique blend of skills: storytelling, empathy, persuasion, and resilience. While it can be incredibly rewarding to secure funding for important causes, the emotional and mental challenges of the job can take...
by Marygrace Hemme | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
At Peer Power, the collection and analysis of data informs our decision making everyday. One important role of the Peer Power Institute at the University of Memphis is to set up and maintain systems for collecting and analyzing data, and to gain insights from data...
